Italy Experience by Ginnie Talley

After being home for almost a week now, I have been able to fully reflect on my trip to Italy. So much of it seemed surreal while I was there, but now that I have reread my journal entries I have learned so much about myself and my teammates. We got to experience so many things while overseas. The feeling of exhaustion mixed with the unknown and excitement of being in a new place with different food, language, and customs. Everyday we all awoke with a little bit of anxiousness, but quickly adapted and had tons of fun!
Unlike our detailed scheduled here, we had to quickly become accustomed to just being able to "go with the flow" and be able to deal with a change of plans. Just this alone, helped us grow as individuals and a team. We had to rely on one another to help communicate, or navigate the cities we explored. Not only was the schedule different, but the food and culture was something we had to welcome everyday. I never thought I would have grown as much as an individual and as a teammate through this experience as I did, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity that was given to my teammates and me. It will be an experience that will be remembered and cherished forever.