What do you mean there is only one week left? Many others and I have been saying that phrase a lot. Since the moment I landed, my life has been go go go I didn’t realize how much time had passed. When I look back at it and really think about what I have done, I realize there is so much I’ve experienced. This study abroad trip has been nothing short of amazing. I have experienced new cities, cultures, friends, and ways of life. An aspect of studying abroad that I think does not seem to get enough attention is the friends you make. I am already excited to go back to campus with the new strong friendships I have made.

The biggest growth I have made during this experience is my personal development and mind. This experience has taught me how large the world is and how it is truly up to you on how you want to live it. There is no correct or one way to live life. There is no one correct path. The world is large, ever changing, and full of opportunities, and as long as I continue to put my best foot forward with my honest best effort things will work out. 

This personal development and mindset are already helping me in the way I view the business school and my career. For example, when picking my classes for next semester I would normally overthink and think there is only one perfect class schedule for me. Now I know, how to take classes I want to, and as long as I put my best effort into those classes it will be a class well spent. This mindset can also be applied to how I view my career path. I have been struggling to decide on a career path. I am more nervous about picking the wrong one than trying to find the right one. When looking at how others pursue their careers, it makes me think I have to be like them, or if I don’t get the internship I wanted that is like everyone else. I now know it’s gonna be ok. I know my path is different and I know there is so much world with endless opportunity. All I need to do is walk towards it with a strong and determined mindset. Australia has taught me I can make my life whatever I want with it. It taught me not to get bogged down. It taught me there are other friends to make. It taught me the freedom I have when I am ambitious.