"In sharing my story, I hope to leave you with a simple message: cherish the one life you have. Pursue the dreams that seem impossible. I once thought studying abroad was beyond my reach, but with the support of my professors, community members, and mentors, I made it a reality. Embracing new experiences can open doors to countless connections and opportunities, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for life."

“Studying abroad was one of the best experiences I've had as a college student, meeting many new people, and forming connections I hope to maintain….while traveling to another country can be intimidating, stepping out of your comfort zone to embrace new experiences is immensely rewarding.”

I believe that spending time abroad for an extended period is an experience that everyone needs to have–especially those that come from underserved communities. Being exposed to different cultures and experiences highlights that the world is more expansive and complex than in the neighborhood I grew up in.

“Sometimes we have to look a little harder to get the support we need but if it is your dream I definitely suggest doing it because we only have one life to live and we should live it to the fullest.”

“It’s safe to say I was scared of the things I would miss out at home, but I was more scared of the regret I’d have if I didn’t go! There’s so much we don’t know, and so much we won’t until we take the chance and do it. So if you’re considering exploring what our world has to offer, do it, and the rest will follow!”

“Oftentimes we unconsciously view the world centered around us. Studying abroad helps change that and provides an astounding perspective and understanding on how much bigger the world is than we are, and how that’s not a bad thing.”

"I've worked in five countries on four continents and it all began during my semester abroad in Italy in 2019."

 “Little did I know, although challenging, this commitment to study abroad allowed me to grow in new ways I’d ever considered to be possible.”

“Learning about the world helps me understand and connect to the people in it,” he smiled humbly.

-The man from the market

“It’s the ones who travel and who learn, because learning is traveling, and traveling is learning. “

“I had an emotional moment when I realized how blessed I was to be studying in a country across the world, miles away from what I call home. I never imagined going to college, much less studying abroad.”

“No one is ever able to describe their abroad experiences articulately because they were not meant to be spoken, they were meant to be lived and remembered that way. That is the power of studying abroad and the impact that it has on individuals.“

“Each study abroad journey is personalized to the individual, but it is a journey that you may never get to experience otherwise. I have some of the best memories of my life in Prague and throughout Europe, and if I could do it again, I would do the same exact thing.”

“You find a whole new you once you get abroad. I like to call this the true you. You without any external influences. The you that you show to the world.”