Rediscovering Home
"Now that I've done this, I can say that I have a new appreciation for Canada and China."
"Now that I've done this, I can say that I have a new appreciation for Canada and China."
"Some days will be rough but trust me, when it's good? It's great."
"With the breadth and extent of what you learn while living abroad, words will always fall short."
"Through music and dance, Avishta got to experience a culture's history, while also opening her eyes to real problems and issues facing others in the world."
"Through pushing herself both creatively and personally in going to Korea by herself, Janet grew more than she could have ever anticipated."
"If something in you is calling you to go abroad- to find yourself, to do something different- it's worth pursuing at all costs."
"Sweden is off people's radar, but the Nordic countries have a beautiful culture. While the people are shy, once you get to know them your connection can be so significant."
"Every time you go somewhere, it changes you a little bit. There is so much to gain from going abroad. It makes you a more well-rounded person and a more global person."
"It was the baby steps towards new adventures. My time in Spain made me realize that I love traveling and that it's not as scary as it seemed."
"[People in India] just want to help you and make sure you're okay. They're so inviting and more helpful than I could have ever anticipated. They are so interested in what you have to say or offer, and they just wanted to help you, talk to you."
When Corinne went to Mexico, she didn't wind up coming home with a sombrero or postcards, or other souvenirs. Corinne ended up with a greater gift- a surrogate grandmother.
Nakita fell in love with the French Alps, and she believes that they have made her appreciate the beauty of the Canadian wilderness in a new way.
"I had a new passion for learning. I knew I was in University for a reason, and not because I felt an obligation to be. I felt more invigorated, and I really realized how much I love to learn."
"You get so much more out of your travel and learning experiences than if either had been on its own."
"Take the initiative, don't be scared to explore, and ask for what you want." After all, there is no reward without risk.
All Study Abroad experiences are adventures, but some are more so than others
During the summer of 2017, I got the chance to discover myself in a city I'd never been to.