Throughout my time at Maryville College, I have changed my mind about what I really want to spend the rest of my doing. Freshmen year I came in thinking I wanted to do something in the science department, but that quickly changed once I realized I hate chemistry. After that I struggled in deciding what direction I wanted to go. I knew I wanted to do something helping or working directly with people. I thought about psychology, but I later decided on International Studies. I want to go into law with a focus on human rights and social justice. I want to be able to help those who are less fortunate, basically and an advocator.
It took me a long time to decide which study abroad program was a great fit for me. I finally decided on the program in South Africa because it had a focus on Human Rights and Conflict Management. I think this is a perfect fit for me. I will learn about the struggles in South Africa, and then hopefully apply those skills in my future career. I understand that the issues abroad may not be the same type of issues I will be focusing on here, but I do believe the skills will transfer and be helpful to me as a lawyer.
While studying abroad, I will also do some volunteer work. I do not think I will have time for an internship, but community service is very similar. I believe I will be working at a local orphanage in Port Elizabeth. I think this experience will be humbling, and give me a direct insight into the societal problems faced by people in South Africa.
With that being said, I think my trip will give me some great hands on experience. I am incredibly excited and can't wait to embark on this adventure.
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