Changes
Omnia mutantur nos et mutamur in illis // All things change and we change with them
Two years ago I didn't have ANY direction. While I'm sure many people do quite well with it, sitting at a desk managing a retail store was not particularly fulfilling for me. I experienced more depression and anxiety than not.
I am eternally grateful to my closest friend for encouraging me to take a plunge into the tourism industry. I wasn't sure it was what I wanted but I needed a change. The only thing I was sure that I liked in the world was travelling; this program, at least, was an excuse to travel.
It was the best decision of my life so far.
Living in Toronto has been difficult at times, but I have made lifelong friends and have received more encouragement from colleagues than I did throughout my entire undergraduate degree. I am grateful to be recognized for my dedication; it has helped me build confidence and maintain a more positive outlook than I am used to having.
By applying myself I have discovered that yeah, I can do a lot more than I give myself credit for, and already this experience has provided me with countless opportunities to do so... facilitating a fundraising event, volunteering at an SOS Children’s Village, public speaking in front of hundreds of people, rockin’ it at karaoke, upcoming schooling in France and working on a ship!
Past-Kristin wouldn’t have done any of these things! I know where she’s coming from though – honestly, sometimes it’s still hard to stay motivated through it all. But I’m glad (and proud!) that I do. I love it.
Omnia utantur nihil interit // All things change but nothing is truly lost
Two years ago I didn't have ANY direction. While I'm sure many people do quite well with it, sitting at a desk managing a retail store was not particularly fulfilling for me. I experienced more depression and anxiety than not.
I am eternally grateful to my closest friend for encouraging me to take a plunge into the tourism industry. I wasn't sure it was what I wanted but I needed a change. The only thing I was sure that I liked in the world was travelling; this program, at least, was an excuse to travel.
It was the best decision of my life so far.
Living in Toronto has been difficult at times, but I have made lifelong friends and have received more encouragement from colleagues than I did throughout my entire undergraduate degree. I am grateful to be recognized for my dedication; it has helped me build confidence and maintain a more positive outlook than I am used to having.
By applying myself I have discovered that yeah, I can do a lot more than I give myself credit for, and already this experience has provided me with countless opportunities to do so... facilitating a fundraising event, volunteering at an SOS Children’s Village, public speaking in front of hundreds of people, rockin’ it at karaoke, upcoming schooling in France and working on a ship!
Past-Kristin wouldn’t have done any of these things! I know where she’s coming from though – honestly, sometimes it’s still hard to stay motivated through it all. But I’m glad (and proud!) that I do. I love it.
Omnia utantur nihil interit // All things change but nothing is truly lost
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