Year abroad is all about growth. It’s about expanding your horizons and stepping out of your comfort zone. With that in mind, here’s a list of just some of the most mind-blowing stuff I’ve learnt this year.

1. Parmesan isn’t vegetarian;
2. The evidence for menstrual synchrony is shaky at best;
3. Tom Cruise is older than my dad;
4. What flea markets are;
5. Why flea markets are called that;
6. Calling people “love” isn’t appreciated outside of the North of England; and
7. Sour cream improves literally everything it’s added to.

There you go. Every day is a learning day!