Studying Abroad Analysis

I like to think of traveling as a new and refreshing start. You don’t know anyone and no one knows you. It’s the perfect scheme to reinvent and fully immerse yourself in an unfamiliar culture. So with every opportunity to get in a car, train, bus, plane, boat, bike, and maybe even your

As I move onto the next chapter of my life and go off to college, I will be entirely on my own. College is a period of maturity and I believe that gaining experience during this timeframe, whether it be academic or social, is one of the best ways to put together a solid foundation to be ready for the future. Although traveling isn't cheap, it pays me back by allowing me to listen to and learn from stories of hardship and happiness. An elderly lady in Venezuela told me about the back-breaking work she has to do every day just to get food on her family's table. A street performer in the subway once told his story of how street performing was something he always wanted to do despite it being against his parents. I wasn’t gratified with the narrow mindset I had of the world growing up, so I set out to resolve it and I am pleased I chose to. The anecdotes I’ve heard from traveling have shaped me into who I am today. The advice I’ve been given is priceless compared to the plane ticket it took me to get

In some countries it is a common occurrence for students to take a gap year in between high school and higher education-some do this to just have a break from school, others use this as an opportunity to see the world and expand their horizons. Of course there are financial issues involved with this, for if the person were to travel at all they would need to save a substantial amount of money in order to do so. In my opinion it would be a large but extremely beneficial investment. However, with no issues financially, I would most definitely use this opportunity as a way to further myself and expand my worldview. In the year I would travel to several countries; the first and last country I would visit would be England.

Also, I feel that traveling is a wonderful way to help become a more well-rounded individual. I have always loved traveling and I feel that traveling to a new place and immersing yourself in the culture is a wonderful way to grow as an individual and become more in tune with who you are. I feel that culture is a forever-changing aspect of your personality. With each trip I take, I feel that I change a little bit for the better. Travel gives me a sense of serenity and it makes me feel better in touch with my own feelings.

About a month ago, I embarked on a mission trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. My college, Southwest Baptist University, sends out several teams to various countries for different forms of work. My team was sent to Thailand to support a local orphanage, and to share the word of God with a village Hostel. This was my first overseas mission trip, and actually the first time that I had ever been out of the United States. To that point in my life, I had been on several mission trips in the United States. The opportunity to go overseas never presented itself, however. SBU finally gave me that opportunity. The trip to Thailand blessed me in more ways than I could count. I’m so excited to continue going

Since then, I have been active with Habitat for Humanity at construction sites, the Columbus Literacy Council and Third Hand Bicycle Cooperation in Columbus. While all of these organizations have different foci, my volunteer experience is indicative of my commitment to bettering my community and contributing my talents to a larger cause. I have also volunteered to give lectures on American culture, lead English discussion groups, and help at an English language camp during my internship at the US Embassy in Uzbekistan, tasks beyond my core responsibilities as an

I have also proven this by focusing in school and doing special activities to benefit others.This could be a time for me to stay away from home for a few days and see how it feels. It would be very educational for me to travel to new places to learn new things and spend quality time with friends. This year I took Ap Human Geography. This trip will take me to many places that i've studied. Im interested in visiting some of the regions discussed in class. I probably can even learn more things and be able to go back to my teacher and tell her things she didn’t even know. It could also give me an opportunity to meet new people as well because friends who have gone before have told me that they were able to meet many new contacts. This too, would be an incredible experience to not only go with friends I already know, but to also meet new friends. I’ve been on past vacations with the family, but it would be a true learning

Over the course of my life, I have been blessed with the opportunities to travel and live overseas. Most of my life was spent overseas. Now being back in the United States, all that one can do is hope for that chance again.

I have been outside the United States two times to go to Ireland and the Dominican Republic. The first trip to Ireland was when I was a freshman in highschool and I had no idea what to expect because I had not applied to this program. My brother, who was a senior at my high school, had applied the year before, and decided to let me go to Ireland in his place. It was nothing as long as this trip would be, but I was put in a very uncomfortable situation my first year in highschool and had to adapt to what was going on. I ended up loving the experience and it created my interest in traveling abroad and what eventually brought me to The University of

Traveling around enabled me to communicate with people from different backgrounds. Through the schooling and homeschooling system I was lucky enough to learn about people and their cultures. It was through these communication that I began to understand that, people who didn’t look or have anything in common with me, weren’t all that different. It was then, I started to realize that I found new appreciation for the variety of life that surrounded me.

Over the past two summers, I have ventured to different regions of Pennsylvania on mission trips with my church, First Parish Congregational Church. These mission trips are week long service projects set up by an organization called Group Mission Trips. This Organization sponsors mission trips all throughout the country, and I have had the privilege to attend two. My first in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 2014, and my second in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania last summer. Both of these mission trips provided plenty of opportunities to grow through service not only as a person but as a leader.

“Why then the world's mine oyster/Which I with sword will open” (Shakespeare). Anyone has the opportunity to go where they would like, achieve what they wish to, but it will not always be easy. Ever since I was a little girl, I have wanted to see the whole world. Experience new things, see new sights, learn about new cultures. For my whole life, I have travelled, most notably before reaching the age of one with family, travelling to a new place to live, and travelling to various destinations with school.

Who are you? Who am I? These are questions that we all ponder at some point or another in our lives. As human beings we are seemingly inundated with the desire to classify and categorise. We are constantly defining and analysing the differences that we observe in the world, it seems only natural that we would apply this method of classification to our position within our society. More specifically, we want to understand our social identities and this can be achieved by acknowledging which groups we identify most with.

Since I moved around so often, due to my mother and step father being military, traveling has become like second nature to me. However, all that moving never truly affected my schooling. For that reason I was always accepted and joined all types of clubs and groups. I personally enjoyed all of them, but I loved the art club and the athletic training group I’m currently in. Both allow me to express my emotions and do what I love and adore most. I love drawing and helping others heal. And I also met a lot of good people, that help inspire me. During the summer time I was allowed to express my love for traveling and gaining knowledge other cultures. The first time I went out of the country was to Jamaica, it was so striking and stunning, it was exploding with creativity and music. I’ve also been to Hawaii, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy. Also I went to favorite state, California. That was one of my favorite excursions. That was where I visited a makeup designory

My greatest skill is exploring new places and being successful at experiencing more of our world. I have gone on solo adventures to different continents because I actively sought programs or opportunities that would allow me to travel. Coming from a family that realizes the importance of involving oneself in the global world, I have always been surrounded and fascinated by foreign foods, movies, television, and culture. To this very day, my favorite movie is Totoro by Studio Ghibli. I believe this atmosphere is what instilled in me my perpetual desire to take risks and explore more of our planet. The first time I was able to actually act on my yearning to explore happened during my Freshman Year, when I applied to the Modesto Sister Cities International Program.