My time in Kenya has finally come to a close. It still feels surreal and I’m waiting for it to all hit me. I am excited to see my family and friends but am not looking forward to the culture shock of coming home and missing the amazing friends I've made here. I could go on and on about my experience but in brief: this semester I’ve made some of the most incredible friends and relationships that I know will stay with me for life. I saw so many parts of the country, met so many people from different backgrounds, was challenged in many ways, and experienced some of the purest moments of happiness. My classes challenged me to think about issues in ways I never would have before and broadened my knowledge about development in so many ways. I gained practical experience working in the field at my internship and I am now more than positive this is exactly what I want to do with my life.
On the first day in Kenya we wrote letters to ourselves that we opened on our last day here and I can say that this experience has exceeded all of my expectations, I have more than met all of my goals, grown so much as a person, and I have absolutely no regrets. Thank you to everyone who made this experience what it was and for those of you who supported me along the way. I am counting the moments until I will be back and eagerly anticipating my next adventure to India. Tuonane Baadaye Kenya!
On the first day in Kenya we wrote letters to ourselves that we opened on our last day here and I can say that this experience has exceeded all of my expectations, I have more than met all of my goals, grown so much as a person, and I have absolutely no regrets. Thank you to everyone who made this experience what it was and for those of you who supported me along the way. I am counting the moments until I will be back and eagerly anticipating my next adventure to India. Tuonane Baadaye Kenya!