A Trip To Remember

Traveling to the USA had always been a dream of mine and I am very thankful I achieved that aspiration whilst creating new friendships, meeting new people and accessing the plethora of knowledge the USA has to provide. This was certainly my most unforgettable experience! 

Despite our limited time there, we visited so many interesting places such as the Lincoln Memorial, taking pictures with the big guy, the higly anticipated on my behalf the Smithsonian museum departments of American History and Air and Space, my favourite museum - the Newseum and a mesmerising gallery.

An experience I most remisce was on our first full day where we embarked on a journey of trust, participation and cooperation amongst each other through some very fun games involving blindfolds, rope and balance. It was so much fun learning from and about each other and I firmly believe that those activities established friendships! Another most memorable incident was a wrongly heated poptart in a microwave that sent everyone in a fit of frenzy at a weekday’s midnight. Despite the confusion, fear and chaos of that hour we got to meet other pre college students realising their academic interests. 

There are a few things I have learned in this trip - both inside and outside the classroom. Inside the classroom, I have learned that there are so many different ways to help people and improve their lifestyle by providing them the resources to sustain themselves (infinitely better than being given everything). I have learned the value and importance of trust and cooperation with each other and mingling our ideas together to create the perfect model for anything - business, brand etc. Outside of the classroom - I have

 learned more on the states’ overall culture. I have also realised - something which should not have been a shock but actually is - how so very alike all of us are with each other no matter which side of the island we were born in. 

Being with some amazing people has taught me more about Cyprus, its variable inhabitants and everything bigoted that was ingrained in us since birth. This program helped open up my eyes to new people, new prospects, new lifepaths and new friendships. I am forever grateful that I was granted this opportunity and will eternally hold it dear. 

Andreana xx