Returning to Canada

My name is Kayla Budd. My family and I moved here to Germany in 2015 and will be going back to Canada this summer. I started grade 9 when I got here, so my school experience is with the High School section of Afnorth International. Moving here was a bit scary, but also very exciting. Leaving my friends behind was tough, but getting the chance to visit different countries like Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, the UK and a number of others helped to make up for it. I was very thankful for the youth group at MFS(E) as it gave me a chance to meet some others in the same spot as me. The youth conferences I attended and the other outings were great. My parents encouraged me to volunteer with different events and activities. If I was given the chance, I would do it again. It got me even more involved in the community. And if there was anything I would tell others… get involved. It can be lonely, if you don’t make an effort to meet people. Now that we’re headed back to Canada, I have mixed feelings. I miss Canada, the friends and family there and the ability to speak English with everyone. I really love Europe though, and how it’s different than Canada. There are so many different people and cultures, the places to visit are incredible and the lifestyle is more relaxed. By the way… you really have to visit Amsterdam and London! When you get here… don’t blink. The time flies by fast. Take advantage of everything. Enjoy your adventure!