the pros and cons of leaving germany

I came into the exchange program, as I try to go into most things, with no expectations (it's the best way to both avoid disappointment and leave yourself fully open to new experiences without preconcieved notions). Thus, I can't really say it met or exceeded expectations, but it was definitely an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. I plan on coming back to Germany in three years to study abroad, so this isn't a goodbye, just a "see you later". That being said, enjoy this list:

the cons of leaving Germany:
-I love German breakfast, and my mom is gonna think I'm weird if I start asking for bread + cold cuts for breakfast
-the public transportation here is amazing. Luckily, I won't be missing it for too long. I'm moving to the Twin Cities for college and they have a well-established public transportation system
-everyone here seems more tolerant. I could be a lesbian Muslim and not get smashed over the head with an American flag and/or bible, which is pretty cool.
-I don't get weird looks for wearing my beloved fanny pack here
-being such an old city, there's so much history
-döner... and like every other food I've eaten here for that matter
-the perfect combo of parks + big city bustle. Like, what does Springdale have...? Chickens and confederate flags...? Road construction? Lmao no thanks.
-no Southern accents... unless they're Southern German accents which I've heard are equally inaudible
-I can never find a good lemon sorbet in the US, but the Zitroneis here is a+

the pros of leaving Germany:
-I lost my phone here so like... I never know what time it is. I'm just floating through time and space. It's light out?? It could be 4am or 3pm. Who knows. Not me. Did I even go to Germany?? Idk because I don't have any pictures. The whole thing could be an elaborate ruse. Talking to friends??? Just kidding no one talks to me whether or not I have a phone, but still.
-I'm not gonna miss going to high school after I graduated high school. I am not waking up before 8am the rest of this summer... or the rest of the year (my earliest class fall semester is at 9:55... god bless)
-at home I mostly understand what people are saying, where I'm going, and what I'm doing. Here, as previously stated, I'm just floating through time and space and going where Germans/teachers lead me
-kinda tied into the previous point, I'll be able to watch tv in English
-the sun comes up at a regular time in America
 -people don't blatantly stare at me in the US... usually
-PERSONAL SPACE

It's been real Berlin, even though Sans Souci ate my phone. See ya soon.