Laurel Copenhaver

Georgia Southern graduate in Public Relations

[Freddy🇩🇪 @FreddyLA7]

So long, America🫡🇺🇸

49 days ago we landed in the USA to follow our country at the World Cup. We had no idea it would turn into the trip of a lifetime.

Thank you to everyone who followed along, and to all the people we met who made this journey even more special. We honestly don’t have the words to express how grateful we are for everything you did for us.

This trip exceeded every expectation we had. We came here with an open mind, wanting to experience as much of the country as possible. I still remember telling my friends on the flight to Atlanta that I hoped we’d get to meet a few locals on this trip. Now we’re flying home with friends all across the USA.

Before we came, we heard so many stereotypes and warnings about America. People told us about safety concerns, that they might check our social media at the border, and all kinds of other things. None of it matched our experience. This was probably the most welcoming country we’ve ever visited.

So if you have the chance to travel, do it. The world isn’t nearly as bad as the media often makes it seem. 99% of people are awesome!

I heard this quote somewhere during the World Cup, and I think it sums up our experience perfectly:

“If you want to hate the world, watch the news. If you want to love it, travel it.”

Thank you, America ❤️🇺🇸

[Georgia Southern Athletics @GSAthletics]

Pride. Honor. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺.

#HailSouthern

[Jemele Hill @jemelehill]

When I’m drunk, but my husband is completely sober

[Jimmy Buffett @jimmybuffett]

#pirate take a break

[Footballism @FootbaIIism]

Never Forget when Lee Corso said “Ah f*** it” on live air 😂😂😂😂

[Shakin the Southland @STSouthland]

I would say they’re flushing down but that would imply that they’re in a bowl

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

@TigerCommenter @STSouthland 1 certainly agrees.

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

@dirty_guvnahs Best band in the land! Glad my sister, Carolyn, discovered y’all at Bonnaroo and made us come to the early shows. 🧡

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Thank God his vitals are back to normal. Hopefully they figure out what happened quickly and can fix the problem. Praying hard for this young man.

[Jordon Rooney @jordonr]

Update on Damar:

His vitals are back to normal and they have put him to sleep to put a breathing tube down his throat. They are currently running tests.

We will provide updates as we have them.

[Barstool Southern @BarstoolBoro]

Everyone is friends tonigjt

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Literally after every game since my father went in the 80’s. What are you even talking about Kirk?

[QT @QuackingTiger]

WUT?? How many games have you done @KirkHerbstreit and been to with ur son??

Do we still not know about meeting at the PAW EVERY SINGLE GAME...LOLOLOL. We don't rush the field ever...

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Honestly, I miss being at the game. Nothing better than a Georgia Southern game day. 💙💛

[Big Game Boomer @BigGameBoomer]

Top 20 Best/Worst Student Sections Of The Week 🗣️

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Happy 35th anniversary to the best parents and examples of love a girl could ask for. I love you both so much! ❤️❤️ https://t.co/vJCDbOlpY1

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

HAIL SOUTHERN!!!! #GATA #TrueBlue

[Georgia Southern Football @GSAthletics_FB]

𝗔𝗪𝗪𝗪, 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦.

#HailSouthern | #GATA

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

God save the Queen. 💔🇬🇧

REPOST…..

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. https://t.co/TCFqdVHCn4

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Late post! Had the best sister date with @_carolynbarnett the other week going to see @jackjohnson and @ziggymarley! Best show ever!! @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre https://t.co/fiS553Zl5E

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Today was really hard. I had to say goodbye to the best girl today. Oreo has been my cat for 19 years and today we had to part ways for now. 💔 https://t.co/g8jt6IUtWZ

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Today was my last day in this little nook of the world. I have learned a lot in my time at Embassy Suites but it’s time to move up to new challenges and new adventures. Monday I start a new job and a new adventure. 💚🤙🏼 https://t.co/Zv9ospmDEN

[Laurel Copenhaver @LaurelCope]

Nothing better than a few days with family. I’m already missing the beautiful water and hanging out with some of my favorite people. I’m already planning my next trip. 💜 @ Marathon, Florida https://t.co/cem9jvMr7N