I’m exhausted. These past four weeks have completely drained me, but that’s not to say I didn’t enjoy every minute of it. Some of my most memorable experiences have come from this trip. From hiking Pacaya and going to the black sand beaches of Monterrico with practically strangers, to coming back home having snorkeled with people I can call friends.
Not only have I made great friends during this program, but I’ve also come away with three great mentors: Catherine, Alex, and of course, Astrid. This program was only so enjoyable because we had such great faculty to facilitate it.
This trip is hopefully only the beginning of my study abroad experiences. I hope to spend my next two summers being a part something as amazing as this program!