When you step outside of your college campus, you may realize that the world is so much bigger than the tiny square dorm you have been living in since September. The world is huge and depending on the way you look at it, the world offers a whole lot more than you think.
That feeling of being "stuck" or not knowing exactly who you are, who you want to be or where your life is taking you, is very confusing. It may seem as if you have your college years figured out and are on the right path to success but trust me, you are eventually going to question it.
Recently I have been asking myself, "do I even like business, why is this my major?" and "why am I even in college?" Although I have been having doubts about where I am in my life right now, I want so much more. I want more experience, more knowledge and more relationships with everything and everyone. The only way to truly find yourself is to experience the world at its fullest. Hence, hop on a plane and accept the little gifts that this world has to offer.
Easier said than done, I know. Plane tickets and planning a trip across seas is not cheap, how would a college student even afford it? Well, studying abroad is an amazing opportunity. Although I have not studied abroad yet, I have it set in my mind that I will 100% leave my campus and travel to Europe or wherever life takes me. Even though I am not depressed or upset with my life, I am bored. Going to school and work everyday is not something I want to do with the rest of my life. College will eventually end and hopefully I will have experiences in at least a few different countries.
The most exciting idea about traveling is finding new passions. Of course I have goals and dreams once I graduate, but if I fall in love with a different country I would honestly leave the United States and move to a place that makes me happy. Entering college, I knew I wanted to work within the sport industry, but at the moment I am not entirely sure anymore. I feel as if the corporate world is not for me and I feel so much more creative and fun than just a suit and tie.
If one feels stuck, like myself, I feel as if traveling would open up a whole new world. A new place, a new language and a change of scenery may just be what is needed. Personally, not too long ago I traveled to Finland and I have never felt so refreshed in my life. In Europe everything seems cleaner, more open and very simplistic. The simplicity was what really drew me in. It seemed as if every citizen was taken care of and the country itself was structured. Finland's people seemed relaxed and less stressed and those are two traits I would love to have. Not to mention the tap water over there tastes like Fiji water.
If someone offered me a one-way plane ticket to Europe, I probably would take it. Something about spontaneous trips always seem to be the best ones. I can finish college and get my degree like everyone else, but if life takes me some place across the globe without needing a college degree I would go. I deeply appreciate having the opportunity to be able to go to college and learn, but since I feel confused about what I want to do with the rest of my life, a nice refreshing trip outside of the U.S. seems like the perfect idea.