There is no reason for me to decide to come home at this point. Despite the paranoia that everyone seems to be suffering from, Europe is still a very safe place. And many things have made me realise why I love Paris. I love Paris because here we come in all colours, all shapes, all sizes, all languages, and all cultures. In Paris people are very private, but if you are in need you will find help.
People even hold the doors for one another in the subway.
You will find that the person who pushes past you because you're exiting the metro too slowly is the same person who will wait 30 seconds longer to hold the door for you as you're exiting the station. I very rarely find myself in situations where there are multiple Americans. Often I am the only representative of my culture. I find this very enriching. I want to show a good image of my country, I'm proud of what we stand for, but I don't want to have a narrow mind.