iXperience

At school, I am surrounded by peers who have enjoyed life-changing experiences abroad. Some go on foreign exchange; others take classes for a semester or two in an exotic location. Though the details and locations differ, the core message of the resulting stories is the same: traveling abroad as a college student seemed to be the best way to learn and grow as a person. So as a rising college junior, I looked overseas when determining how to best use my summer.

I've had the good fortune of being able to travel abroad frequently with my family, but the experience of studying and truly living in an entirely foreign place was new to me. I studied briefly in London last summer at LSE, but that was an area I was familiar with and coursework that was relatively easy. Being in an entirely new place like South Africa, with such a rich set of cultural experiences and opportunities for exploration, has helped me grow and realize things about myself I never would have had the opportunity to otherwise.

I have a passion for traveling and want to explore as much of the world as I possibly can. It has always been a dream of mine to visit South Africa, so I was extremely excited about this opportunity.