Ryan Eisenauer

  • Hometown/State/Country: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Major/Minor: Undeclared

Why Slovenia?

Because it’s new and an opportunity for me to challenge myself with something completely different and well outside of my comfort zone.

What Slovenian landscape feature are you most excited to see, and why?

A tossup between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea coast because both will be brand new to me. I’ve lived in St. Louis for my entire life, so I’ve never been in the mountains or on a coastline, so seeing some of the most beautiful mountains and coastlines in the world is something I’m very much looking forward to.

If you had your own shield/coat of arms, what four qualities would you choose to represent you?

Loyal, self-motivated, unique, and creative.

For me, the Slovenia Abroad is an opportunity to …

Expand my horizons and challenge myself both as a writer and as a person.