Personally, as a Fargo native, the study abroad experience through North Dakota State University (NDSU) would be so much more than just a trip. Since my junior in high school, I have experienced life at a dead sprint. Building my resume, preparing myself for my career, taking in as much knowledge as I can, and setting hefty goals for myself have been my primary focus. Due to this immense effort, I will achieve my four-year degree in only three years. My high school afforded me the opportunity to take many AP classes, and this past summer, I took college courses in order to meet the graduation requirements. To me, the NDSU study abroad trip would be the capstone of my college career and the opportunity of a lifetime.
Studying abroad would be personally fulfilling to me. I have never left the continent, and it has always been a prominent goal of mine. My grandfather once told me to take advantage of any opportunity to see a new part of the world, and that statement has stuck with me. Money does not grow on trees and I can’t travel everywhere. However, I know I …show more content…
There are some lessons you simply cannot learn in the classroom, and I would love to gain an education in a completely different part of the world. I have read about World War II, studied it, and I took the test. However, nothing compares to seeing and experiencing where it all went down. As a business student, I feel as though it would be extremely interesting and valuable to understand how the European Union rebuilt its businesses and structure after a devastating war. Thus far, in my academic career, I’ve learned about a topic and then I’ve been tested on it. In contrast, the study abroad experience will allow me to learn about a topic, and then experience it and see it for myself. The idea of this type of hands-on learning opportunity is fascinating, exciting, and is sure to stretch my comfort
Studying abroad would be personally fulfilling to me. I have never left the continent, and it has always been a prominent goal of mine. My grandfather once told me to take advantage of any opportunity to see a new part of the world, and that statement has stuck with me. Money does not grow on trees and I can’t travel everywhere. However, I know I …show more content…
There are some lessons you simply cannot learn in the classroom, and I would love to gain an education in a completely different part of the world. I have read about World War II, studied it, and I took the test. However, nothing compares to seeing and experiencing where it all went down. As a business student, I feel as though it would be extremely interesting and valuable to understand how the European Union rebuilt its businesses and structure after a devastating war. Thus far, in my academic career, I’ve learned about a topic and then I’ve been tested on it. In contrast, the study abroad experience will allow me to learn about a topic, and then experience it and see it for myself. The idea of this type of hands-on learning opportunity is fascinating, exciting, and is sure to stretch my comfort