Help Carter on his journey to provide care to animals abroad

Carter Schook Start Date: Jul 31, 2023 - End Date: Apr 5, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Volunteer Trip
  • Rome, Italy

My Travel Story

by: Carter Schook Start Date: Jul 31, 2023 - End Date: Apr 5, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Volunteer Trip
Hello, my name is Carter and I am a fresh high school graduate, taking a gap year to prepare myself mentally for college. Like many, the COVID pandemic affected my mental health negatively, impacting my performance in high school and my social skills. 

For a while, I knew that a lifelong dream of mine is to travel and immerse myself in new cultures to embrace the histories and humanities around the world. A life goal of mine is to country hop and live in different environments to explore the world and further educate myself on different cultures. 

During my upcoming gap year, I searched for opportunities to expand my knowledge as I am currently not studying. I found a program of helping cats in Rome. I am a huge animal lover, with a heart to heal.

As I stated previously, my focus during my upcoming gap year is to work on my mental health. The pandemic destroyed a lot of my confidence and social skills, making it overwhelming to function a standard life. When I found this opportunity, I knew that it can be a way to help rebuild my confidence.

I am passionate about this project because I want to make a difference somewhere I haven't before. I have been of help in my local community, but this project would allow me to venture out into the world and impact others.

I believe that this project will be the start of my life goal to explore the world, which I never thought I would get to experience it before my next educational journey.
  • Rome, Italy