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Amazing Experiences and Unforgettable Memories


I had the most extraordinary time in Europe. I was fortunate enough to take a course, become a certified TEFL teacher, make great friends, travel to amazing places and have priceless memories.

(Anne and I at Piccadilly Circus, London)

(Nic and I at Las Ramblas, Barcelona)

(BJ and I at Parc Guell, Barcelona)

I would not have changed my experience for the world and I would love to go back someday and revisit the places I have been, visit the friends I have made and explore new cities.

(The whole TEFL crew)

(Lany and I going to Pompeii, Italy)

(Orly and I at a club in Madrid, Spain)

I learned a lot about myself  during my almost 4 month time in Europe and I believe I am a better person because of my knowledge and experiences.  I overcame many hardships that I never knew I could do, and realized anything is possible.

(Marc, me, Anne and Justin at the Louvre, Paris)

(Javi and I at Monserrat Castle, Barcelona)

(Nic and I at our apartment, Barcelona)

I am proud of myself for traveling to so many places by myself and actually never getting completely lost! For all the cities and airports I have been through, I am no longer afraid to fly and have become an expert at navigating a new city.

(Clara, me, Stacee and Nic at the Arc de Triomphe, Paris)

I had the chance to work on my Spanish and time to test my faith. I did not make huge progress in my Spanish, but  I got deeper into my faith and I could not have done the trip without doing so.  While it was the most amazing trip ever, it also tested me as a person.  

(Telmo, Nic and Claudio at Porto, Portugal)

(Nic and I at Ovella Negra, Barcelona)

(Nic, Clara, Stacee and I at Chupitos, Barcelona)

I am so proud of myself for overcoming many obstacles and learning so much about different cultures. I have made lifelong friends and memories.

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