This spring break has taught me more than just how to relax. It taught me a lot about myself and the world around me, which is not something I expected to gain on a college spring break trip. As the week came to an end, I begged the universe to extend break one more week. I found myself a lot happier after break than when I started. There are a few things I learned that will change me forever.

1. Be adventurous.

Exploring new places and meeting people from a new area has to be one of the most rewarding experiences. We find out more about ourselves when learning things we have never been a part of.

2. I should do what makes me happy.

While everyone is going to the stereotypical spring break destinations, I decided to go somewhere not many people go. This was the best decision for myself, which made my whole break an experience I will never forget. I decided not to follow everyone else and that lead a better life for me.

3. Grow as a person.

I found myself craving more adventure, and wanting more from myself. I found that I wanted to shoot for the stars so that one day, I could travel to even more places than before.

4. Take risks.

Not everything over spring break goes as planned, and that is okay. I learned that sometimes, you don't need a plan, but instead to be a little spontaneous. Most of the time, that is more fun than having a plan.

5. Travel more.

I want to know more about people. I realized that people from all over are just like me with a few cultural differences. I hope to one day learn about more cultures than I knew were possible.

6. I'm young... I need to act like it.

Sometimes I feel that I grew up too fast and spring break is just a "typical college" thing to do. I forget that I am young and need to experience things like this!

7. I have the best friends.

Traveling with people is not always easy. Everyone has their own way of planning, which can get difficult. In the end, I took a step back and realized that my friends are amazing. We did not have a single issue with each other, and it says a lot about a friendship when you can travel together and everything goes well. I have picked the best people to surround myself with.

When spring break rolls around next year, I will be finding another adventure for myself.