I can't believe I'm about to leave China. I just went through the immigration gate, where the officer checked that I haven't stayed longer than my visa permitted. I came with a 90 day Tourist Visa, and today makes exactly 90 days. It's strange to think that 3 months ago, I arrived in China at the Beijing airport, filled with so much nervousness and excitement for my summer here. Now, as I wait to board my plane to LA at the exact same airport, I feel so thankful that I've had this opportunity to grow here over the summer. I've learned so much about my culture and improved my Chinese in the best way possible. I've cherished the time spent with my family in Wuhan. Coming here alone has not only given me independence, but helped me to become confident in it. I am going to miss the wonderful 3 months that I've spent here, all the people that I've gotten to know and the ones that I now know better. I know that the memories of them and all that I've experienced are going to have a lasting effect of what I will want to do with my future.
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