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Have You Ever Had a Dream That Felt So Real?
There is a thin line between your dreams and reality.
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The first few weeks in London were a blur of excitement and nervous energy. I had dreamed of studying abroad for years, and finally, here I was thousands of miles away from home, standing in the middle of a bustling city that was nothing like the quiet, familiar streets of my hometown in Jamaica.
The towering buildings, the hurried footsteps of strangers, the crisp autumn air, it was all so new, so overwhelming. At first, I was too distracted by the novelty to feel anything but exhilaration.
But then, reality set in.
Culture Shock
Nothing had prepared me for the loneliness that crept in once the initial excitement faded. Back home, I was surrounded by family. My mother’s warm laughter, my father’s steady presence, and the endless chatter of all my siblings.
Here, I was just another face in the crowd. The British people were very reserve and this wasn’t something I hadn’t fully anticipated. People were polite but distant, and making friends felt like an impossible task.
