A few of the things I learned while studying abroad

1. You probably won't know every vocab word (do you in English?) but that shouldn't stop you from trying to communicate.
2. I love M&Ms a lot and they are a lot more expensive in Europe. 
3. Not everyone is going to like you- accept it, move on, and have a good time anyways.
4. Everyone has something to offer.
5. You can learn something from everyone. 
6. Embrace the new culture- you have a lot to learn. 
7. You learn so much OUTSIDE of the classroom.
8. I don't know... maybe... a new language?
9. Reading will speed up your learning and increase your vocab significantly. 
10. Learning something new > being embarrassed because you said something incorrectly. 
11. How to travel as much as possible for as cheaply as possible. 
12. God sends you strangers to help you out along the way. 
13. The random person sitting next you on the plane could be your next best friend. 
14. Baguettes drowning in nutella are worth every single calorie. 
15. Don't sweat gaining a few pounds- the food is worth it. 
16. You really don't need that much clothing to survive.
17. Some people are obsessed with apples. And others are obsessed with sidra.
18. They know you're foreign so accept it. 
19. Beer can taste like fruit snacks.
20. Try everything at least once, you'll probably be surprised. 
21. It's normal to peel the spines/bones out of your dinner. 
22. Grocery stores close at 9, plan appropriately. 
23. A lot  of (most) stores are closed on Sundays. 
24. That no matter how many miles separate you, your true friends won't forget you or stop loving you. 
25. The ins and outs of a new city. 
26. Being open to letting new people impact and change you life will teach you more than you can imagine. 
27. First impressions aren't always the best impressions. 
28. The way you are inherently can be a life lesson to someone else.
29. Disney music is just as good in Spanish as it is in English. 
30. Even people in Spain think I spell my name with two 'n's.
31. Spanish people think they "eespeak eeSpanish in eeSpain" when really they "speak Spanish in Spain." (sometimes I don't have the weirdest English accent)
32. Your dinner will have eyes sometimes. 
33. If you think it's a sidewalk, it's probably a street. 
34. The wimps go home at 4AM. 
35. There is no such thing as personal space.
36. No expect to find things at the same stores you would find them at in the US. 
37. In one meal, you will be served enough food to feed a family of four. Twice. 
38. On Spanish calendars, the weeks start on Mondays. 
39. Make native friends.
40. The Spanish don't really know how to do anything quickly. 
41. The Spanish have no concept of how long things really take (hence the reason they are frequently late).
42. You will forget to eat without bread. 
43. Prepare to miss American peanut-butter.
44. Your feet and public transportation can get you everywhere you need to go. 
45. Life here is all about family, friends, and community. 
46. They weren't kidding when they called la Asturias a natural paradise. 
47. Everyone in Europe wears scarves. 
48. Man purses are acceptable. 
49. They will probably think you speak great Spanish and refuse to believe they can speak English. 
50. Naps can be part of your daily life if you want without judgment.