In one week, on January 28th I will be departing for Amsterdam to study abroad, in hope to begin a journey of a lifetime. I cannot wait to step outside of my comfort zone and fully emerge myself into another country’s culture. I thought living on the west coast and going to school on the east coast was a huge step for me, now this is even bigger! Amsterdam is a beautiful city, with a fun atmosphere, and great history. I hope to travel to other countries while in Amsterdam and experience the “magic” that Europe has to offer. Alongside me will be my best friend Jill who is a sorority sister of mine at Penn State! We are so excited to be able to share this experience together. This next week I have a feeling it will feel like 5 years…before I finally depart for Amsterdam. Packing, packing, and more packing!

Location: Greenwood Village, CO