So I’m sitting here in the Frankfurt airport (not enjoying my 6 hour layover) and I can’t believe that it’s actually over. Actually, I guess I can believe it since I just paid 3 Euros ($4.35) for a water that would have cost 7 baht ($.24) in Thailand… and because I cried when I said good bye to Pi Da on Friday afternoon and then again when I got to the airport (which was very awkward given I had never met the driver I was with and he didn’t speak English). It’s going to be strange to not spend all my time with the same 15 people. When I was reading the pre-departure guide before going to Thailand, I never thought I would actually have the “reverse culture shock” that they warned us about. I’m realizing that I most definitely am experiencing it. I keep wanting to say “sawasdee ka” and “kop kun ka” to everyone while wai-ing. I am confused when I have to spend more than $1 or $2 on my meals and I’m starting to remember that not everyone in the world is as friendly as the average Thai person.
As I look back on this trip, it has been probably one of the most amazing experiences of my life. From being immersed in the Thai culture, meeting the great American students, and learning about bioethics in an entirely new context, I have loved this summer.
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