Mia's Semester Abroad in Florence, Italy!
My Travel Story
Although I have long intended pursue a study abroad program, this was not a normal or simple decision. Being raised in a family where I was the first to go to college, the proposal of enrolling in an international school for a semester was, and still is, unfamiliar to my parents. I am a first-generation college student from a low-income family, which is not the ideal situation for someone organizing to live in a foreign country for almost half of a year. However, I have not allowed these circumstances to limit me. Opposed to viewing my situation as a hardship, I try to perceive it with appreciation for all that I have worked for and through. It is gratifying to know I hold myself accountable for how I do in school and what I do with my degree. I work hard, get involved in my community, and think towards the future for my own personal advancement. I have been told that it will not be easy for me to study abroad for economic reasons, which is why receiving aid and scholarship is so important to me. I am attempting to rise above the stereotypes and prove that anyone can study abroad, as long as genuine motivations lie beneath. I have adopted a more profound view on what spending a semester abroad can provide for me not only as a student, but also as an adult in the continuation of my career. I believe the experiences I will receive will create an incomparable impact on how I lead my life as a positively contributing member of society.
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