A Purdue Lass in Scotland

Imagine spending an entire month 3,000 miles away from your friends and family immediately after taking grueling college finals. Making the decision to study abroad was a major step in my educational journey at Purdue and a maturing step within my life. Studying abroad has been a goal of mine since my high school freshman year where I became invested in international agronomic techniques and issues through the World Food Prize Institute. I have always been willing to branch out and explore so when the opportunity occurred, I completed the application and interview process with enthusiasm. Once I was selected for the Purdue Promise Scotland Global Leadership Program, I knew that my adaptability and willingness to accept differences would be challenged. I was eager to accept this challenge and grow along the way.  

I was able to fully immerse myself in the Scottish culture through tours, my host family, and conversing with locals. I have always heard of the everlasting effects of studying abroad and how it will be an unforgettable experience. Being able to experience a different culture firsthand and evaluating it through my own eyes has made me an advocate for studying abroad. Whether it is a major specific, research based, or a cultural immersion program its benefits are unmatched by any other educational program. Scotland is now my home away from home and the friendships that I built along the way will forever be cherished.