Traveling Changes Your Thought Process

Immersing myself in various cultures has been a major contributing factor in my decision to pursue my Masters Degree in Barcelona, Spain. I have had the opportunity to travel to Germany, Italy, Mexico, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and most recently Thailand. I have come to learn that traveling is one of the best forms of education, as experiencing and acclimating to new cultures opens one’s mind to new ways of thinking.

Traveling gives you the chance to set aside your judgments and lets you open your mind to observe how things really are. Setting aside your misconceptions gives you a deeper understanding on how people live outside of your own society. Coming across new people when traveling has allowed me to break down barriers and come out of my comfort zone. Whether you speak the language or not, making an effort to communicate allows you to make connections that potentially can become life long friendships. New perspectives and insights come from expanding your horizons. Traveling allows you to reflect on yourself and the person you want to become one day.

Having the opportunity to see new places around the world has not only taught me to value and appreciate where I come from, but it has also taught be to appreciate how others around the world live. Optimism and Gratitude are two qualities that have been engraved in my mind and in my heart from visiting other countries. I have come across places where children don’t have toys to play with, or even a mattress to sleep on. But their optimism and gratefulness for the little they do have has allowed me to realize what truly matters in life. Appreciating the surroundings the world has to offer allows you to become mindful and enriches your life in ways you may never have normally noticed.

As Mary Ritter Beard said “Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” Every time I decide to book a plane ticket to someplace new, I get a sense of hope and happiness. Every time I come back home, something in my mind has changed. Whether it’s a sense of curiosity, a feeling of confidence, or a change in awareness, something new in my mind always transforms, and that transformation stays with me for the rest of my life.

Learning about other societies and viewpoints has emphasized my desire to earn my Masters degree abroad. I believe that true leaders are born through exposure to different disciplines, entrepreneurial mindsets, and challenges the world has to offer. In order to succeed in my career and to move forward in my path of becoming a leader in the fashion industry, I am eager to take a deeper look into the world and implement new skills and expertise that I will glean from to continue to expand upon a wealth of knowledge. Traveling will prepare me for a life on continuous learning, but will also challenge me in ways that I may not be able to anticipate.