7 Signs You Just Got Back From Studying Abroad

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3. You Had No Idea That Your Best Friend’s 2nd Cousin Got Married – and So Did Your Ex

You may have fallen completely off the social scene while you were away. People you thought you were connected with have moved on, and you’re out of the loop. The good news is, it usually doesn’t take much more than some one-on-one time to rebuild a waning friendship — so don’t take it too personally. Extend yourself a little, and you’ll likely be back into the social scene in no time.

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