Reflecting on my time in Romania, I am coming away with so many valuable lessons, both in and out of the classroom. Throughout this trip, I learned valuable lessons about understanding other cultures from a non-judgmental perspective, time management, doing things outside my comfort zone, showing up and participating while tired, balancing work and fun, and…

My first “aha” moment of my trip, where it really sunk in to me that I was in a different country, came VERY early on in the trip. I felt this sense of being in another country as soon as I stepped off the plane and into the Bucharest Henri Coandǎ International Airport. As soon…

When reflecting on finding community during this trip, I am met with nothing but fond memories. Going into this experience, one of my biggest stressors was meeting the other people on my trip. I am a strong believer in the fact that the group of people you experience something with can make or break an…