Broadreach

Well I was originally looking for a program to help me learn french and experience the french culture, but my older sister went on the

I decided to go abroad so I could experience something completely new. As beautiful and diverse as I know the world is, I had only seen a sliver of what it had to offer; by traveling to a new hemisphere, a new continent, a new country, and new ecosystems, I knew I could maximize my exposure, while also learning and becoming more culturally aware. I wanted to see how other people live and get a glimpse of the planet with their worldviews, so I could feel a stronger connection with the world.

I have always loved traveling. My Dad's entire family lives in England, so for longer than I can remember I've been going to Europe. I love learning about different cultures and seeing how people live their lives, and that ruled out domestic trips. I had never been to the Caribbean before, but knew that I was going to be taking Latin American studies when senior year started; I thought it’d be amazing to go and experience a place I'd be learning about for months, in a way that most people wouldn't have the chance to. I chose to learn about the Caribbean through science and exploration, instead of on a cruise ship, and I'm so happy that I did.