Take Off

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Today, I'm beginning a new journey. I'm travelling across the Atlantic on my own, heading to LeTourneau University in Texas for a semester abroad. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous right now. I'm about to get on a plane and end up in a place I've never been before and be with people I've never met before. 

On the other hand, I'm super excited. I've never lived away from home before, and I'm really looking forward to this amazing opportunity. I'm sure there are things I will find hard, but isn't learning how to do those things part of the experience? 

Initially, I wanted to go here on a whim, but now, it has become more. I want to go to experience life, to make mistakes and learn from them, to become a better person. I want to learn how to be bolder, more confident, and braver. I want to learn how to deal with people who annoy me and learn how to not let them bother me. I want to experience college in a form I'm not used to. I want to learn to be independent and be able to manage it on my own. 

I can't wait to land and take the world by storm. I want to be someone that the younger version of me would look up to and say "that's who I want to be like." I think that's a great achievement. 

Wish me luck. I'll be back in December. I'll be back with loads of stories about my cultural immersion experience. My SASS (Study Abroad Semester Stories)

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  1. Daft deviantAugust 12, 2025 at 11:43 PM

    Kudos to you for choosing to go far to learn about new cultures and expand your portfolio. You'll become unstoppable by the time you return. Congratulations and all the best in your career.

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