With only one exam left to go & two
weeks left on this beautiful island, this week truly did mark the end of my
Erasmus experience with exams and university coming to an end. Monday evening
consisted of a well-deserved revision break as we had a surprise party and cake
arranged for one of our friends (Deanna) from residence alongside her twin
sister. With the celebrations underway, I could not wait until Tuesday was over
and my last exam was finally complete!
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| SURPRISE! Happy birthday Deanna & Jess! |
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| Exams are over...its Summer!! |
On Tuesday, I woke up bright and early for
my exam and went over my revision notes! To think that this was going to be my
last exam here in Malta and that my time was coming to an end was just not an
option in my head! It seemed strange to say the least. As I reflect back on my
Erasmus experience and adventures, photographs look as if they were taking a
while back…yet at the same time I feel as though these 5 months have simply
flew in! My last and final exam on Tuesday was Teaching Health Related Fitness
and after much revision, I couldn’t wait to get into the exam hall, complete
the exam and enjoy my last two weeks. With that being said, the exam went well
(if I can say that without jinxing myself). The last few minutes of the exam
just made me think of High School Musical and deep down in my heart I was
singing, “summer…summer…summer…summer.” After the exam, Holly, Gemma, Simon and
I had a meeting with Mr. Andrew Decilis from the IPES and said our final
goodbyes to the staff members of IPES, thanking them for all their hard work
and helpfulness to us on our trip! With exams over, summer officially starting
and the sun shining Holly, Gemma and I went for lunch before going back to
residence and sunbathing by the pool, before I went to the airport to collect
my best friend! What better way to end the day than welcoming your best friend
to the island, celebrating in style and enjoying your last 2 weeks in the sun?!
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| The end of an era! |
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| Day trip to Comino! |
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| See you soon Simon! |
As Wednesday approached, it didn’t seem
real that Simon would be leaving us and saying his final goodbye the next day!
As one final adventure, we decided to venture to Comino for the day where we
sunbathed, enjoyed the water and went on the crazy sofa water ride! It was also
a great opportunity for me to show my best friend the beautiful and spectacular
place I’ve called home for the past 5 months! Later that evening, our Erasmus
intercultural family joined in a meal to say goodbye to Simon, Megan &
Kayla! It was a gorgeous meal at Tex Mex with a great atmosphere and buzz,
despite the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye! After Tex Mex, a group of us
walked along the promenade in Sliema to Corks pub…reminiscing on our memories
and experiences over the past 5 months!
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| The fabulous four enjoying Simons last night! |
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| Comino fun with Gemma, we love the water!! |
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| Where them rays at? Golden Bay!! |
As Thursday came, I never could have
imagined crying as much as I did! Despite knowing that I will see Simon again
back home at Stranmillis and in lectures it was the worst saying goodbye with
nothing but tears. Over these 5 months, Holly, Gemma, Simon and I have became
so close and so when saying goodbye I lost my big brother that I had for the
Erasmus trip! With Simon leaving and 3 strannie grannies left, we decided to
venture to Golden Bay for the day to get our tan on and enjoy soaking up the
last bit of sun while we can! It was great knowing we could just relax and
sunbathe on the beach with no worries of revision or exams! Friday consisted of
a day to St. Peter’s pool for the day, which was simply breathtaking. With
jumping off rocks, backflips, swimming in the sea and the use of our favourite
new toy (a go pro) it was a great end to exams with incredible friends from
both here in Malta and at home!
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| St Peter's Pool! |
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| St Peter's Pool with all the girls! |
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| Holly's leaving meal! |
Having had a few busy days, we relaxed by
the pool on Saturday catching as many rays as possible before going out on
Saturday night for dinner and drinks to celebrate Holly’s last night in Malta!
In celebrations, the girls and I went to Melita Gardens for dinner before going
out to Paceville for one last night with Holly! It was a great evening, however
we knew what was coming next as the fabulous four lost two members and became
two on Sunday morning. It’s strange as I know I’m going to see these people
when I return home but because we have had so many memories together and became
so close, we are just like family now and it was hard saying goodbye and so I’m
looking forward to reuniting over summer.
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| See you soon Holly, miss you already! |
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| Swimming with the go pro! |
As more people gather their belongings, say
their farewells and depart the island it only becomes harder and harder saying
goodbye but I know I will see them again one day! The next week will be hard as
I prepare to leave Malta after 5 months and is something that will hit me
really hard. I’ve had the time of my life in Malta, loved every second and
embraced every opportunity. As my last and final week approaches, I’m going to
try and make the most of my time here in the hope that when I say goodbye next
week its not really a goodbye but rather a see you later…with a cheeky little
trip to London on the cards booked!
Best wishes,
Louise.
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| Friendship, family and fun! The fabulous four! |
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