I also want to take a moment to talk about something that made this entire journey possible for me: the Gilman Scholarship. The Gilman Scholarship is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State that supports students with financial need in studying or interning abroad. Without this scholarship, I truly wouldn’t have been able to take part in this life-changing experience. The support I received from the Gilman Program helped cover flights, meals, transportation, and so many of the little things that added up while living in another country.
The Gilman Program doesn’t just provide funding—it opens doors. It gives students like me the chance to step into the world, grow as global citizens, and return home with new perspectives and skills that will stay with us forever. If any of you are thinking about studying abroad in the future, I encourage you to do it! Be sure to look into the Gilman Scholarship, too (You can find more information at www.gilmanscholarship.org). Whether it’s your dream to study in Europe, Asia, Latin America, or anywhere else, the Gilman Scholarship can help make that dream a reality.
So, as I say goodbye, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for following along on this journey with me, for your curiosity and your great questions, and for allowing me to share something so special with you.
