I understand what people mean when they say traveling abroad changes you. I feel that I will never be the same after my experiences in Rio. I've been challenged on many levels and I'm grateful for each one because that's where growth takes place. Critical thinking is always important with challenge you take on, but true value of critical thought was really put into a different perspective for me. Maybe that's the difference in handling challenges in developed country versus a developing country. When your future is uncertain the thought process used to solve problems is completely different when decisions are made from a position of stability and comfort. Having my thinking challenged in this way is one of the best experiences I could've had in Rio. This country and city has a lot to offer and I'm extremely blessed to have been able to enjoy multiple facets of Brazilian culture. And this is just the beginning. I get excited when I think of the person I will at graduation and how different the world will look to me. I'm sure every subsequent place I travel to will have an impact on me, but Rio will always have a special place with me. I guess you can say Rio popped my traveling cherry and it's all downhill from here. So if you notice any changes with me in the near future, you say it was the wine and art in Paris, you may say it was scenery in Shanghai but you can really just BLAME IT ON RIO!
Fun times in Lapa
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Cristo Redentor
Complexo do Alemao favela
Sunrise & Sunset on Ipanema Beach
Weekend in Buzios
