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Erasmus in Belgium, The last day As many people notice during their travels, the last day is always bittersweet in every trip as you have to say farewell to the country you just visited, however you also finish the trip and your day with memories never to be forgotten. I believe this also applies to our trip, moreover, our last day was pushed to the limit, making it a greatly successful and memorable day which we'll remember even as adults. The day started at around 7:20 when most of the participating students woke up, and got prepared for the journey ahead of them. For a few, this included taking a photo with the family before parting, and saying the last goodbye before you leave the home for the final time. Once the preparations for the launch were done, the students gathered at the school's parking space where a private bus made sure, that everyone got taken to Brussels for the visitation of the city. Upon arrivint in Brussels, all the students were amazed by the beauty of it regardless of nationality, having a thing to admire in unity. The city visitation kicked off with the European Union Parliament where with the help of the teachers we were given a 4-envelope quest hunt, exploring the history of the European Union together. Once finished with all, the pupils were able to go to the souvenir shop of the place, and one, even bought European Union themed sunglasses. Side by side with the teachers, everyone had gone out to the stairs of the massive institution and took a picture. Finished with the organized program, the students scattered across the city in groups, going to eat something before returning to the market square in order to march towards the bus, preparing for the airport. The bitter part came at the bus, as the students had to say farewell to their exchange students whom with they spent the whole week, living in another country, experiencing it's culture to the fullest. With the luggages in hand, the Hungarian delegation walked to the FlibCo bus, and headed off to Charleroi airport, in order to later on take the plane from there. Arrived on the airport, everyone checked out the stores as we had to wait, while some even went to buy a hotdog together with one of the teacher from the delegation. After a while, the check-in happened, and so the delegation made it's way to Duty Free where they had the chance to purchase gifts for their loved ones if they hadn't done it during the week. Concluding the day with a glamorous photo at the Charleroi Airport, every student arrived back to Hungary with memories in their hearts, and excitement in their minds, looking forward to housing the Belgian students in march.

Bakos Ármin