Where are you from? (Hometown)
Jupiter, Florida
Major/Minor
Digital Media and Journalism
What has been the most meaningful idea you’ve discovered or learned so far in preparation for your study abroad to Finland?
I’ve learned about the importance of active collaboration. Whether it’s open discussion, table talk, or think-pair and share, I’ve really enjoyed sharing thoughts and inspiration with the group as well as listening. I think that this is a great practice to have as a group that will be traveling together. Being able to learn as a community in a completely different space can be both comforting and effective in terms of how we learn together.
For me, the Finland Study Abroad is an opportunity to…
Broaden my understanding and perspective on Finnish culture and truly expose myself to a new way of thinking. It’s an opportunity for me to make the most out of it. Whether it’s bonding with the group, learning about Finnish lifestyle and culture, or even being immersed in the beautiful environment, I want to make an effort to take advantage of everything while I’m studying abroad. The opportunity to gain an entirely new perspective is a strong driving factor in why I chose to study abroad, because for me to truly understand Finnish education, culture, and sustainability, I need to be there and 100% in it.
What do you want to be better at?
I want to be a better communicator in terms of relationship building, understanding course material, and asking for help. I want to be more assertive and have the courage to ask more questions when something is unclear to me.
How does learning about Finnish education, sustainability, and culture shape the way you view, and want to engage with, the world?
Learning about Finland’s education, sustainability, and culture will give me an unexplored understanding of another country’s society and how it interacts with the world. Being immersed in a culture different from mine will not only give me the chance to learn about how they engage with their environment, but also enable me to apply their sustainable and effective practices in my life.