20 minutes of my mind

And I'm off to the races! This is my very first elbow page in which I have to write my thoughts down for 20 minutes straight. It’s a “stream of conscious”. I thought that I would start by introducing myself to the world! I am a junior at North Dakota State University double majoring in strategic communications and international studies. Some day I hope to work for a global company (like the International Olympic Committee) doing some sort of public relations or community outreach! Travel is one of my most favorite things in the world, because it allows me to see the world! There is nothing more incredible than seeing a place to the first time and just soaking in the newness of it all. It is the only time that as an adult, you get to truly be like a child and see a place with innocent eyes. Children are so lucky because there are so many things out there that they have never seen or heard before of so they have an abundant of opportunities to be truly amazed over something and have that "ah" moment. I also love how travel has allowed me to see all the diversity that there is between the cultures of the globe. It fascinates me to learn how others do things and the different ways of thinking. Yet at times, you can see similarities that make you realized that we are all humans living in this world together, we really aren't so different after all.  It's funny because in my classes we keep talking about how globalization is make the world a smaller place. There is beginning to be less and less geographical distance between cultures, as well as non-physical boundaries (like cross cultural relationships). To me, this means that there is a growing opportunity to learn about and appreciate all different cultures. It gives us an opportunity to more easily know about the people "next to" us. I really hope that more people start to see this globalization as a new chance rather than the start to new wars. This world is an always-changing place. We as a whole need to embrace it and let it be for the best. There are so many amazing things that can happen if we do. The sky is the limit and that makes me excited! I can’t wait to see where my journey takes me. And who knows, maybe you will get to follow along if I keep this blog up!