In the year before I even applied to come to Cape Town I
felt like I had gained more spontaneity and adventure. Even the whole process
of applying and committing to come was, in some way, my version of proving that
I was being more adventurous. But I was completely unprepared for what I would
gain in the short time we are here. The atmosphere of the city and the
personalities of our group have pushed me to seek more freedom in my
experiences and become far more impulsive than I would have expected. Sometimes
it’s small things like trying new foods or exploring a new part of the city but
mostly it’s about keeping myself open to new experiences when they come my way.
With this new spirit I’ve been able to climb mountains, see the city and
overall, open myself up to some of the most incredible people. And I find that
it’s not necessarily about doing crazy things all the time but about not
accepting my life sitting down and to constantly push myself to do anything
that I might not have done otherwise.
I’m so excited
that I have been able to change myself in this way but what’s most important to
me is that I can keep this feeling once I go home. Cape Town and Connecticut
are two very different places but I don’t want to lose my sense of adventure
just because I’m going back to a place I’ve lived my whole life. Whether in
Storrs or my hometown I want to continue to look for new experiences and bring
this part of Cape Town home with me.
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