This experience has been incredibly rewarding and eye-opening. I’m grateful for the friendships I’ve made, the lessons I’ve learned, and the opportunities I’ve had to develop both personally and academically. I’m leaving the programme inspired, more globally aware, and excited to apply everything I’ve learned to future goals.

You have a lot of time to be with others, and create these social connections that I didn’t expect… you have space to be connected to the people and nature around you.

The best thing you can do is learn about another culture. It’s definitely not something that everyone gets to go and do, and I know it’s an opportunity that I worked hard for. It’s something that I’m going to hold with me; the culture, community, the conversations… it’s something I’m going to reflect on everyday.