You lived, laughed, and loved abroad. Now is the time to make sure no one forgets it! 

Here are the best things to do after getting home from such a life-changing experience:

Tell everyone from the trip you’ll stay friends forever. Ghost them immediately.

One of the sweetest parts of the study abroad experience is the tearful end, when everyone reflects on the memories, inside jokes, and friendships they made during the trip. Everyone hugs and says they will always remain friends. Once you get home, it’s time to cut all ties immediately. It’s the only way to protect your heart. Get out now before the group chat dies. 

Find out your trip crush isn’t as cute in Provo as they were in France.

It was a whirlwind secret romance during the trip, but now it’s time to come back to reality. They’re not as charming when they say “bonjour” to the Taco Bell worker. 

Brag about the benefits of traveler’s diarrhea over Ozempic.

You were ahead of the parasitic explosive diarrhea trend, and it’s time to let everyone know. Ten pounds down and weaker than ever, you’re so skinny you could fit through the Tree of Wisdom slots! 

Practice bringing up your study abroad in unrelated conversations.

Any topic of conversation is an opportunity to tastefully bring up your exotic experiences this summer. For example, if your friend says that they’re hungry, you can mention the time that you were hungry on your study abroad in Greece. Everyone will love your anecdotes!

Plan how you’ll hide your pregnancy for the next 9 months.

So you broke the honor code one time, and now you’re paying the price. Just tell everyone you ate a lot of pasta. Like, a lot.

After following these steps, you’ll be sure to enlighten everyone with your experiences abroad and carry them with you for the rest of your life.