Major: Philosophy
Hometown: Elsah, IL
Storytelling Group: People on the Move
What most excites you about India and Nepal?
I’m most excited for the nature and the people. Hiking and living in nature is something that I’ve dedicated a great deal of my time and interest to over the past several years; this abroad is a chance to experience such a storied and incredible part of the world through the lens of an activity that’s very close to my heart. I also love talking with people and forming connections, so the chance to get to befriend and learn from people with a vastly different cultural background than mine is amazing.
What is important to you?
Nature, Genuine Friendship, Being Challenged, Lightheartedness, and Dedication to Improvement
How would you spend your time, if money were no object?
I would take a guitar, a dog, and rock-climbing gear into the woods and wander from adventure to adventure in the mountains.
What do you want to be better at?
I want to be better at consistency when improving myself. I feel like it’s very easy for me to identify areas for growth and take initial steps towards self-improvement, but I often run into difficulty with maintaining consistent forward momentum and progress as time moves on beyond the initial discovery.