3 Wild Life Lessons I Learned Traveling and Living in Paris, Berlin, and London On My Own At Age 19

What happens when a 19-year-old is thrust into Germany, France, and London on her own?

Chaos and magic ensues.

It was definitely a ride.

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Here are three life lessons I learned from thesemiraculoustrips at a young age.

However, this separation anxiety did eventually pass.

When traveling or studying abroad, remember to take charge of your mindset.

There will be moments of pure magic, self-transformation, as well as self-doubt.

The London gang created a buddy system for a group trip within a trip: a weekend in Paris.

Even in Paris, we had found each other, without a map or meeting plan.

Live footage of my first airplane ride to London | @selfcarewarrior

If youre traveling or studying abroad, set your expectations wisely and dont be afraid to be spontaneous.

Youll be surprised at what youll find most mesmerizing.

I got used to living in London and breathing cleaner, fresher air (literally London issoclean!)

The magnificent gardens at the Louvre | @selfcarewarrior

I got used to dinners and wine nights with people I would never see again.

After studying abroad, I became more confident and resilient as an adult navigating the world on my own.

|Shahida Arabi is the author ofPowerful Alchemy, a book about miracles, self-love, and manifestation.

The sights of Paris and our cozy hotel | @selfcarewarrior

Sights from Berlin, Germany | @selfcarewarrior

Tower Bridge in London | @selfcarewarrior

Watching a Shakespeare play at the Globe Theater in London | @selfcarewarrior

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Paris, France | @selfcarewarrior