Exploring unfamiliar places has always given me an odd sense of comfort. One could attribute this comfort to my natural desire to explore new places, encounter new people, and sample new foods. Kansas, a picturesque state with rolling hills and sunsets that make your appreciation grow every absent night, will always hold a piece of my heart. Difficulty can arise when explaining my next adventure to my family that wants me to remain in rural Kansas forever, but I never wish to offend my home state with my desire to reach beyond the mundane.
When I identify myself as a Psychology major, it comes as a surprise to people. My loved-ones know of my wanderlust and assume my future lies in an international career. However, my aspiration is to work …show more content…
Eötvös Loránd University, in Budapest, Hungary, offers a variety of courses conducted in English, but more importantly, offers psychology courses that are essential to my graduation. Learning will not take place in the classroom only; Budapest’s history goes back hundreds of years, although often disregarded in the typical history book. This led me to choose Budapest as a study abroad location as it is a city off the beaten path. I have a desire to learn about all cultures, and Central Europe is a region I have yet to explore. A semester long program appealed to me over a full year program because I will be graduating the following spring, and, naturally, I would like to be home to walk down The Hill. My motivation to learn on my own makes me a respectable candidate for this program. In France, I successfully balanced my coursework and adventures, completing the semester with a 3.87 GPA with 21 credit hours. I am exceedingly self-motivated; therefore, I can function well in another country, while concurrently representing of The University of Kansas in an honorable …show more content…
The single challenge I face with studying abroad is managing the financial aspects, but my mother raised me to pursue my dreams, despite the cost. To meet this challenge, I work incessantly by maintaining satisfactory grades, applying for a variety of scholarships, and holding a part-time job during classes. My family does not take annual vacations or buy extravagant luxuries, but the gift my mother has given me is the determination to work for what I want. Through her, I have developed a robust work ethic and sense of independence. As an additional way to immerse myself with natives, I hope to find a part-time job opportunity in Budapest. This would be an alternative source of income while
When I identify myself as a Psychology major, it comes as a surprise to people. My loved-ones know of my wanderlust and assume my future lies in an international career. However, my aspiration is to work …show more content…
Eötvös Loránd University, in Budapest, Hungary, offers a variety of courses conducted in English, but more importantly, offers psychology courses that are essential to my graduation. Learning will not take place in the classroom only; Budapest’s history goes back hundreds of years, although often disregarded in the typical history book. This led me to choose Budapest as a study abroad location as it is a city off the beaten path. I have a desire to learn about all cultures, and Central Europe is a region I have yet to explore. A semester long program appealed to me over a full year program because I will be graduating the following spring, and, naturally, I would like to be home to walk down The Hill. My motivation to learn on my own makes me a respectable candidate for this program. In France, I successfully balanced my coursework and adventures, completing the semester with a 3.87 GPA with 21 credit hours. I am exceedingly self-motivated; therefore, I can function well in another country, while concurrently representing of The University of Kansas in an honorable …show more content…
The single challenge I face with studying abroad is managing the financial aspects, but my mother raised me to pursue my dreams, despite the cost. To meet this challenge, I work incessantly by maintaining satisfactory grades, applying for a variety of scholarships, and holding a part-time job during classes. My family does not take annual vacations or buy extravagant luxuries, but the gift my mother has given me is the determination to work for what I want. Through her, I have developed a robust work ethic and sense of independence. As an additional way to immerse myself with natives, I hope to find a part-time job opportunity in Budapest. This would be an alternative source of income while