After my first year in college, I learned the true importance of making connections with people from all walks of life and learning from them. Spending time studying abroad in Italy and travelling other European countries this has come even more apparent for me after continuing to bridge the gap between multiple cultures and advancing my cultural awareness. While making new connections, I hope to continue this trend of self improvement and expand my circle to positively effect all that I can through my leadership and curiosity. I hope to make a change in the world, and if talking and learning from someone new can do that, I will be grateful from what I have learned.