Dear pre-departure me, No words can truly describe the amazing experience you are about to embark on – from meeting tons of new people to camping in the mountains of New Zealand. This will be a once in a lifetime experience, an experience that you will never forget and one that will seriously change your…
Tag: Spring 2024
My thoughts
When I first signed up for this class, I had some expectations. I went into it knowing that we would be conducting a project with an NGO in Trinidad and I was given plenty of details. My thoughts now compared to when I first signed up, however, have changed drastically. I didn’t realize how the…
Just be Brave and Go
Dear Me from Three Months Ago, You truly believe you will adapt to life in London in a short time, and I’m happy to report—you were right! Congratulations are in order, as you’ve certainly made it. I know how worried your family and you were about you heading to London without any friends joining you…
Some notes to my pre-abroad self
It is hard to believe that this experience is coming to an end in a couple weeks! It went by so quickly and I am so sad that I’m going to have to leave London and the friends that I have made while being here. I have definitely grown through this experience in a lot…
From Me to Me.
Dear pre-departure Laura, I’m glad you did it. Although this is easy to say in hindsight, the nerves, the planning, and the packing were all worth it. We are approaching our final weeks in the place you’ve grown so fond of and will be returning home with friends, knowledge, and memories (and lots of clothes)…
Frescos, Food, & Florence Adventures (Pt. 5)
I think that I have grown tremendously throughout my time abroad. While enriching my international business perspective through class projects and an internship, I have also had a chance to enhance my cultural understanding through my Exploring the City class and my travels. I am excited for this growth in my perspective, as I think…
A letter to my pre-departure self…
A letter to my pre-departure self, You are about to embark on an incredible journey of once-in-a-lifetime experiences! You will travel up and down Italy, from Sicily to Venice. You will hike to the highest peak in Interlaken, watch the Eifel Tower sparkle, attend an opera in Vienna, and celebrate Easter with the Pope at…
Note to Self
This program has presented me with so many learning opportunities and new skills that I did not anticipate gaining whatsoever. First and foremost, my ability within the classroom has certainly developed to a level I am much more proud of. Through our very small classrooms and intimate nature of lectures, I have learned to be…
Not Totally New, But Very Much Changed
It is mind-boggling that this semester is ending. I still remember filling out the application with hope and anticipation for the amazing memories, meaningful impact, and important takeaways that I would have. I almost wish it would never end – that I could work on something so wonderful every semester that challenges me and pushes…
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