Stepping Into Study Abroad
Hey Explorers! My name is Kaity and I’m the creator of this site. It has always been a passion of mine to go and travel the world. As a kid, I only really went to the same few places on vacation. I am extremely thankful for the trips and memories I created with my family. But, I wanted to broaden my horizons. I wanted to experience new things, see new sights, and start traveling.
Baby Steps
I am from the US so traveling between states was all I had ever done. In fact, for most of my life I never even left the East coast. It was my home, my familiar, and my safety. The first time I left was when I went to Tennessee. It isn’t branching out too much, but it was a step in the right direction. I went with my family. We visited Dollywood, hiked through the mountains, and saw many more things.
Bigger Steps
A few years ago, my family decided to switch things up. Instead of our usual vacation to the beach or Tennessee, we planned a trip to Hawaii. My mom and aunt planned the trip. We stayed in a hotel on the water. The sand there was bright white and the water a crystal blue. We snorkeled with fish and drove to beaches full of turtles. The highlight of that trip was a guided tour we took. A local man picked us up in a sprinter van and drove us to some of his favorite places. We went waterfall jumping, ate lunch and ice cream made with local ingredients, and saw rainbow-colored trees. The entire experience was something I will never forget. It also jump started my love for traveling.
Lunging Steps
When I got into college, I knew I wanted to travel more. The easiest way to do so? Studying abroad. After an admittedly short research period, I applied to a program that fit for my minor. It was a bit of a trip away. And by this, I mean that the program was across the Atlantic ocean. I applied to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain. Thankfully, I got accepted into the program. Studying in Barcelona was one of my favorite memories.
Studying Abroad was my first experience being in another country. It was also my first experience traveling alone. As I would come to learn, I was truly never alone. I can’t wait to tell y’all about my experiences, my wisdom, and so much more. Stick around to hear stories about my experiences abroad!