The article recounts the author's journey from Hawaii to London, where she unexpectedly fell in love with a British boy while studying abroad. Initially captivated by the magic of their romance, the reality of long-distance and cultural challenges emerged as she moved in with him. Her dream of a fairy-tale romance quickly turned into a realization that love abroad isn't as simple as it seems, leading to her decision to leave after six months. The author's story highlights the complexities of love and relationships across cultures.
I fell in love quickly and often, hoping each time that it would finally be with my forever person.
The moment I stopped looking for love, it found me.
I soon realized moving abroad for love wasn't the fairy-tale I'd been dreaming of.
My arrival in London was a whirlwind of navigating culture shock, city life, fresh faces, and an unfamiliar campus.
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