Putting into words how grateful I am for these past three months is a nearly impossible task. There are so many people I would like to thank for my time spent here in Central America.
It seems fitting to start with Jason Sarouhan, my gap year counselor at The Center for Interim Programs. I remember calling you between classes last semester, feeling so lost about what I wanted to do in these upcoming months. I had just transferred to BU and already knew it wasn’t where I was supposed to be. The second I got off the phone with you I felt excited about the possibilities for this semester. You made me realize that being able to take time off from school is an opportunity not everyone has, and that I should value this time I have to find myself and what it is I am passionate about. Thank you Jason for helping me choose Carpe Diem, you couldn’t have suggested a better program. I owe this entire experience to you.
Next I would like to thank everyone at Carpe Diem Education. I called headquarters countless times before this trip. I didn’t know where in the world I should go, what to expect, or the right things to pack. I was a bit of a nervous wreck, but every time I called the office you all were so friendly and willing to answer my endless questions. I would also like to send a special thanks to Heather Diamond. The amount of work you put into coordinating the Central America program truly shows, and without you this trip would have never been the same. Thank you so much for making this semester such an incredible experience that I will never forget.
Brooke and Jeremy, this is the hardest thank you of all. Words can’t describe how grateful I am to have had you both as my leaders this past semester. You were constantly running yourselves into the ground to make sure that we had the best experience possible; your hard work doesn’t go unappreciated. You pushed us when we needed to be challenged, made us laugh when we were missing home, kept us in line when we were being ridiculous, and cared for us when we needed to be loved. I look up to you both, and am so lucky to have had this chance to get to know you. Thank you for everything, I love you guys!
Lastly, my Dad 🙂 I want to say thank you for always be there for me and helping me throughout this entire process, I know it has been difficult! You must have felt exhausted when I told you I wasn’t happy at school after transferring to BU, but you never stop supporting the decisions I make. Thank you for helping me take this time off. For proofreading countless college essays, applications, and believing that I will figure it all out. A day never goes by where I don’t think about how lucky I am to have you as my Dad. You are the most incredible person I know, and I love you to the moon and back!
Thank you everyone for this amazing experience, and for the most unforgettable three months of my life.
Lots of Love,
Amelia