Intro!

In case you didn't know, my name is Elena and I am a rising junior at the University of Florida (go gators!) studying marketing and economics. 


In January 2013, my sister flew off to Denmark for a semester abroad. While she was there, my family was able to visit her. It was on that trip that I decided that I wanted to follow in her footsteps and study abroad in Germany! In 2015, my family hosted a German exchange student who quickly became my best friend. My desire to go to Germany only grew. 


In 2019, we got to visit Maxime and her family in Germany! It was the trip of a LIFETIME. I have dreamed of going back ever since. And that was also the last time I saw her.





I leave in 64 hours for my very own semester abroad!! I'll be studying at WHU in Vallendar, only two hours away from my best friend, who I plan on seeing as much as possible. And I cannot wait. So stay tuned for my European adventures!

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  1. Elena’s mom😀August 10, 2021 at 4:19 PM

    💕 Let the adventures begin!

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  2. ZachAugust 10, 2021 at 6:04 PM

    EXCITING!!!

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  3. Cheryl GudinasAugust 10, 2021 at 6:48 PM

    So excited for you!!!

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  4. sofie lopezAugust 10, 2021 at 7:31 PM

    you’re a gift to know. Watching you grow through this adventure is a blessing. ❤️

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  5. MexAugust 11, 2021 at 6:01 AM

    I can’t wait to pick you up from
    the airport

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    1. ElenaAugust 11, 2021 at 7:57 AM

      it's gonna be epic, get ready for the longest hug of your life 🤩2 years has been tooooo long

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    2. MexAugust 15, 2021 at 9:41 AM

      I know it has been way too long

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  6. UnknownAugust 11, 2021 at 6:01 AM

    I love this so much already! So happy for you! God bless

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  7. Big MamaAugust 13, 2021 at 3:43 AM

    Praying for safe travels! Exciting times ahead!

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  8. Eric DentAugust 26, 2021 at 5:29 PM

    Woo hoo!

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  9. Kristin KraussSeptember 3, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    So fun!!!

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