Growth

A part of me considers having taken a gap year as something of a trial run. Being so far from home and comparatively on my own was a new experience, one I wanted to try briefly before going to university. Throughout the internship, I found myself branching out more, growing more confident, and simply learning how to take care of myself better in ways that I simply wasn't capable of back home. I feel this is something crucial to learn before spending more extended periods of time away from home. Obviously, circumstances are different for everyone, but I found that the safety net our program leaders provided was just the right blend of being secure without being suffocating. Interning in Northen Ireland provided me with an opportunity of personal growth and left a core memory I will forever cherish.