Reflecting On the Trip of a Lifetime

I’ve been home for about two weeks now and have finally had some downtime which I’ve reflected on the last month. Over the course of the trip, I found that there was so much going on that I was never able to find much time to really think things through and evaluate how I was…

Thoughts from the ‘Clair

Being back in the US for 17 days has been an experience. I never had a shocking feeling of reverse culture shock, but I have noticed a change in my approach to life. The bagel store having a long line or getting cut off on the Garden State Parkway (which happens all the time) feels…

Conclusion; 06/16/2023

It has now been over two weeks since I returned from India, and I am still thinking about my time there. The month of May feels like a blip in my life. The normal flow of time diverged for thirty days and took me on an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime adventure that continues to shape my perspective…

Embarking on a Life Filled with Greater Self-Awareness

One of the most valuable things that came from the Leadership in the Himalayas program is the opportunity to better understand myself. This greater sense of self-awareness of my strengths, weaknesses, my behavior under pressure, what I like, what I don’t like, etc. are all essential to me a living a fulfilling personal, professional, and…

Post Program Thoughts

Truthfully, adjusting to life post-India has been much more complex than I imagined. Structured variety was a large part of the program through continuous learning and new environments; now, I do similar things each day. Whether that is studying for the summer classes I am taking or partaking in the various responsibilities I have at…

1vs3

It feels a little weird writing this blog since it will be my last. I just remember cramming these bad boys late at night during the Himalayas, but here I am now in my Pradas from the cleaners (just kidding) eating Korean BBQ every other day for $15 instead of $30 back in America. I…

Delhi and Agra Part 3; 05/31/23-06/01/23

After the Taj Mahal, we soon returned to the hotel, where we were blessed with a full breakfast buffet. The omelettes, sausages, pancakes, muffins, and fruit were heavenly. After eating, we had about an hour to pack our suitcases and leave for the Agra Fort. I enjoyed my last few moments of air conditioning and…

Delhi and Agra Part 2; 05/31/23

When our bus rolled into the parking lot of the hotel, I was shocked at the fancy chandeliers I could see from my window. Butlers quickly came to take our luggage to our rooms, and we were all served glasses of rose water in the lobby. Someone (I think Thomas Lee) said that this hotel…

Delhi and Agra Part 1; 05/27/23-05/30/23

When we returned from the trek, we had two days to gather ourselves before leaving the Hanifl Centre. Top items on my agenda were cleaning gear, organizing my suitcase, and writing blog posts. With my remaining free time, I had some options. Some of us discussed going into town, which I strongly considered. However, after…