When not studying Australian film, literature, culture, and broadcasting, Liz was traveling all over Western Australia. I chose Endicott because of its international programs. Sharing student apartments with people from Malaysia, China, and Africa was a great experience, and the country is vast and beautiful. On some of my trips, I was a minority of one-the only North American in the group. Mike appreciated his studies in international business and management during his semester abroad, but he valued the personal experience even more.
People tend to stay with their same friends and their same routines.
Being in another culture gives you a chance to look at who you are. The experience taught me to keep my arms open to everything, to take all the punches as well as the good times. That's how to grow. I also had a chance to travel in Italy and explore my family's heritage. It was a fantastic learning opportunity.