"Live your Dreams" they said. If only I really knew what all of that meant. I have always dreamed about my future, flying on imaginary planes into the world of tomorrow and to the fabulous far away places of my imagination. However, imaginary planes only get you so far in life. As I began to read more books and learn about the world around me, I began plotting on how I could realistically get to all of the places I had read about.
Don't get me wrong, I have been quite a few places. My father served in the US Air Force for the duration of my early childhood. This allowed me to live in quite a few places. However, even when that part of my life was over, my love of travel continued. Road trips dominate many of my favorite memories, I have a ready arsenal of car games and mixed CD's that could satisfy any long haul venture. Luckily for me, my mom has a similar passion for travel. She has taught me how to be frugal, avoid tourist traps and pack for every possible scenario with efficiency.
But how do I see the world without putting my academic life on hold? How do I learn about how to exist in this global society that is blossoming and still follow my musical passion? How do I experience other cultures but also serve a community? All of these questions rattled around in my head making living my dreams seem like a goal that would never be completed. Until one day when all my questions were answered.
Up With People. A non-profit global education program dedicated to bringing young students from different backgrounds together to learn new skills, develop new cultural perspectives and cultivate social responsibility. The Up With People Program is multi-continent tour to 20 destinations in a single 22 week semester. After a lengthy application and very intimidating personal interview, at last I was accepted! It is through this program that I finally found a way to live my dreams. In this blog I will be documenting my journey to discover my future.
