Little did I know that studying abroad this summer would be the most amazing experience. Little did I know I would grow as a person. Little did I know that I would find comfort in a country where I did not speak the language. Little did I know I would form lasting friendships. Little did I know I could hike a volcano. Little did I know I would get to swim with sharks. Little did I know I would enjoy my time abroad so much that I would plan to come back next summer.
After being home a few days where I have had time to reflect on the last month and I have come to realize how blessed I am to have had this opportunity. During my time aboard my experiences made me feel small, but in a good way. It was a humbling experience that taught me to appreciate the little things in life. For example, water, electricity, wifi and air conditioning are all luxuries that we take for granted here in the states. However, despite Belize and Guatemala not having a reliable access to these resources the people in these countries didn’t seem to care and I think that is what most stood out to me. Everyone I met was so friendly and happy. I was only in Guatemala for a short amount of time but the amount of festivals and celebrations I got to attend really illustrated how spiritual the community is. I think I is important for people to experience different culture because it really broadens your perspective of the world.
