Abstract:
In 2009, "over 260,000 students" in the United States chose to study abroad and, if trends continue, that number will keep growing (NAFSA). Students love studying abroad because it is a fun experience, but also because it is a rewarding experience. Educational institutions are always telling students that studying abroad will benefit their learning experiences, but how?
A year ago I traveled around the world with 40 other Ball State Architecture and Landscape Architecture students on the CAP World Tour. On this 100-day trip I experienced countless new things. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience and something I continue to learn from on a daily basis. The "Global Experience Project" is my attempt to examine some of the things that I took away from this study abroad experiences and look at how these lessons have changed who I am and where I am going.
