The day my journey began

Too many emotions at the same time. Enthusiasm, joy, insecurity and fear. They were all there. I was not sure which one of them I should believe the most. I could not separate them from each other so I must face them and try to live with that uncomfortable feeling called inner-chaos. However there was also a little voice inside of me which told me that I am in the right place, right now.

I was heading to my new University called Navarra School of Communication. The landscape was amazing, almost breath taking.  I have not seen anything like that in Finland, my home country. The mountains, the nature, the sun and the architecture of the main building. Everything around me was so beautiful. I heard how people were talking to each other. Many students were already found their own groups, maybe the friends they want to spend their time with. Everybody seemed to be so excited about the upcoming semester and getting to know new people from all over the world. 

And then there was me, with my so-called shy and quiet Finnish personality. I had decided to take this journey step by step. Little by little. In small pieces and without rushing anywhere. I had already got to know my roommates so it made me glad that I already had some connections here but I still found it a bit scary to go alone to my very first class. But soon, however, I noticed that my fears were pointless. All tutors, professors and other students were extremely helpful and willing to answer my questions.

The next few days we took a tour around the campus and the city with other exchange students and day by day I started to feel more comfortable and homey. The buildings on the campus as well as in the centrum are absolutely stunning and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.

Nevertheless I am very pleased that I took this opportunity and I look forward to seeing what it will bring in to my life.

So in short, that is how my journey began here in Navarra.

- Jenni Myllylä