Life is full of change. Fortunately, studying abroad in 2014 allowed me to change in ways I’d only imagined. The journey in Australia was incredible in every aspect. I had many firsts such as traveling alone, leaving home for the first time, and making friends from different places. People can change your life for the better or worse. Little did I know that the people I met, people that would come to be as familiar as my own family, would make me feel confident in my own skin and proud of who I am for the first time in my life.
Thanks to them, I am now able to say that I make my happiness a priority. Without the group of friends known as Hutton Family after the house we called home during our time in Rockhampton’s CQU, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Although we kept in touch for fourteen months, it wasn’t the same as going to every meal together, going on vacation and experiencing Australia as a group.
A couple of us from our study abroad family were able to reunite for a few days in Houston upon which my heart was full again. Tears were shed when we banded together and they were shed again when we had to part ways. After our first reunion during which we were able to celebrate the New Year together, we all know it is possible to reunite and nothing will change between us. Memories such as these do not fade and for that, I am glad.
-Wander Girl Carolina
Thanks to them, I am now able to say that I make my happiness a priority. Without the group of friends known as Hutton Family after the house we called home during our time in Rockhampton’s CQU, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Although we kept in touch for fourteen months, it wasn’t the same as going to every meal together, going on vacation and experiencing Australia as a group.
A couple of us from our study abroad family were able to reunite for a few days in Houston upon which my heart was full again. Tears were shed when we banded together and they were shed again when we had to part ways. After our first reunion during which we were able to celebrate the New Year together, we all know it is possible to reunite and nothing will change between us. Memories such as these do not fade and for that, I am glad.
-Wander Girl Carolina
To the nights that turned into mornings with friends who turned into family.