Being at a college that kept me academically occupied at more or less every hour of the day, I had to focus my attention towards limited aspects of my personality and interests. I tried to balance academics with other hobbies and passions, but many things took a back s…
Category: Personal
Coming Around Slowly
It’s not my nature to fall in love with things quickly. As I reflect, my opinions grow and take root, but upfront, I sometimes find it hard to know how I’m feeling. I don’t visit places and know immediately that I’ve found my new favorite place on earth, and I never ha…
March to My Own Beat
I’ve had a lot of experiences over the past 9 months, but I think my time in Cambodia will stand out as two of the most unique weeks overall. It wasn’t a particularly conventional way to visit a new country, but I’m pleased with how much I was able to listen to myself…
Nomadic Curse
The past couple weeks were an emotional roller coaster. On the one hand, I had a lot of experiences that reminded me how lucky I was to have met so many incredible people. But on the other hand, they made for some pretty tough goodbyes. As I approached my final day in…