Broaden your mind by traveling the world
By Kolton Drogowski
Classes have officially started at CSC!
With hundreds of people meeting each other for the first time there’s plenty of opportunity for conversation. Many of us have a lot of similar things to say; we’re getting our degree, we’re trying to save money, and we’re already tired of our classes in the first week.
One of the most common conversations I’ve heard is the student’s desire to travel. What surprises me about this yearning among college students is how many haven’t had the opportunity to go through with it.
Because of this, I’d like to stress the importance of travel, to incline you to see more of the world.
Traveling can reduce your levels of stress, and increase your cultural awareness. I challenge you to journey to as many places as you can, and as soon as you can.
Whether you spend your vacation time lounging on the beaches of Waikiki, hiking through the redwood forests of California, or exploring the unending sights of Japan, you’re going to grow.
Travel and exploration forces a person to have new experiences whether they like it or not. These stories that will build onto your life can help you understand and enjoy more of the little things life has to offer. With ethical concerns and possible life changing occurrences happening in the world today, developing a more broadened and experienced view, is a must.
The sooner these steps are taken the better.
Experiencing the world and its many differences enables students to have a more open mind. One that is more capable of grasping knowledge and engaging in elevated interactions.
With all this said, it’s easy to run around and tell people to experience the world, and it’s easy to leave out the idea of cost. Traveling around the world isn’t going to be cheap, and money is a hard thing to keep in your pocket as a college student.
Luckily CSC offers several opportunities to study abroad. It is a spectacular way to see the world, enhance your life and do so at an affordable price.