It is now the halfway point in my study abroad experience. I
have already undergone a few adventures, met fantastic people and have enough
short stories to fill a small notebook. However I think the greatest thing I
will take away from this trip is not the memories, but rather the change I have
experienced as an individual. Through both the thought provoking classes, and
real life experience in my internship and around the city, it has been a time
of deep reflection. A time where I have questioned my perceptions on race and
gender. Where I have experienced and tried to understand the level of poverty
in this world, and how amazingly lucky I am. I feel much more realized after
being here for the past few months, more confident as an individual, as
student, and to express myself with no inhibitions. These are the things I must
keep fighting for when I return. I must fight for this state. Rather than fall into
that comfortable familiar spot which once I sat. A spot of reservation, fear
and misunderstanding. This has been the greatest lesson so far on this trip for
me, and I am excited to learn the next one.
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