Reflecting on my three weeks spent in Wyoming, I can confidently say that this program was the highlight of my summer. From hiking in Grand Teton National Park to watching bull riding at a rodeo, my time in the Cowboy State was full of new experiences. Through all of these new experiences, my biggest takeaway…

Upon getting off the bus and walking into Cheyenne Frontier Days (One of the largest rodeo events in the United States), I was struck by the apparent lack of cowboy hats, as I expected to encounter a sea of them immediately. However, my expectations were soon met, as after leaving the carnival ride area, hats…