I'm so glad that I decided to take this trip regardless of the nervousness I was feeling since the day I signed up. It's was really important for me to step out of my comfort zone at this point in my life and realize what is truly important to me. Those things include my family, friends, my well-being, knowledge base, learning by doing, understanding others, and cultural immersion. It is hard to know someone without getting as close as to the way they are living as possible.
I can say that I've come a long way in the last three weeks, with my predetermined notions about life in non-Western countries. I was right about some things but very wrong about others. That doesn't bother me either, I can say that I'm honestly very happy to have learned what I learned about myself and India.
I am also proud of myself for deciding to take this trip regardless of the barriers that were placed in front of me. This includes fundraising, planes, acts of violence in the country, being away from people I love, going somewhere alone, and knowing I was entering a country where English is not always spoken by the citizens.
But I did it, I can't wait to come home and put what I've learned to use. This has truly been a life changing and amazing experience. I thank everyone that followed the blog and supported me.
Lots of love.
Next trip: ........ graduation. hah.

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