Study abroad summer of 2016 with a month in Paris, France followed by a week in London, England. This really opened my eyes to the world around me as a small town girl growing up in Riverview,Florida where public transportation is practically nonexistent to figuring out how to circumnavigate the metros of Paris. Pushing me out of my comfort zone it was one of the most challenging thing I have yet to experience. It changed me as a person by showing me how much more there is out there and has given me the drive to pursue other global experiences.
Second study abroad program summer of 2017 with a month in Paris, France followed by a week in Venice, Italy. This second study abroad experience changed me as well but in a completely different way instead of being doe-eyed and overwhelmed instead I felt complete like I belonged. This gave me the chance to explore on my own and not have to wait for others to go out and explore. I spent a lot of time alone on my second trip as I didn't have to rely on friends to experience things which taught me a lot about what I can handle on my own.
