About Me

About a year ago, I was sitting in one of my history classes when I suddenly realized - there is so much more outside of the U.S. It seems like a silly realization, but coming from such a small town, in a state no one knows the name of, it was a punch in the gut. As an American, a lot of my life revolves around our country - talking about what's happening in different states, showing patriotism. My life was not wondering what is happening in other countries, learning a different language than English, and being interested in different cultures. That is, ultimately, what drove me to become a Rotary Youth Exchange student. Not only is it the chance of a lifetime, but it also gives me a lifetime of chances. I am not interested in being seen as an American that is self-centered and uneducated. That ends now.