"I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world." -Mary Ann Radmacher
Perspective. Understanding. Change. To travel is to step outside a comfort zone, explore, and expand one's outlook beyond the daily normalcy of life.
I value this self-reflection, self-expansion, and self-improvement. I believe I am a better person for it.
Explore with me.
Vienna
Purpose: Wake Forest study abroad program
Duration: 4 months
Highlights: Lifelong friendships; weekly travel throughout Europe
Key learnings: I am physically and mentally able to live out of the US for months, German language, kabobs are amazing, international transportation systems, inner confidence and resiliency
Brussels
Purpose: International business
Duration: 2 weeks
Highlights: New professional colleagues, Belgian culture
Key learnings: European focus on the American political system
Sardinia and Corsica
Purpose: Sail the Meditteranean
Duration: 10 days
Highlights: Sunsets over the azure waters of the Italian isles, befriending complete strangers
Key learnings: Sea sickness is nothing to mess with
Barcelona and Valencia
Purpose: Explore Spain
Duration: 10 days
Highlights: Gaudi's architectural brilliance-- Casa Batlo, Park Guell, La Sagrada Familia, watching FC Barcelona live at the Camp Nou, the world famous Valencia Aquarium
Key learnings: Be sure to eat after 7+ hours of sight-seeing, exploring the world and strengthening the bond with my brother is priceless
