“While living abroad, I developed key transferable skills: adaptability and innovative problem-solving, cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication, grounded confidence and self-awareness when confronted with new and unfamiliar environments.”

“Did I have an impact on them? It never feels like you have an effect on a culture that is so dramatically teaching you. I chose to experience this culture by documenting it. In my experience, almost everyone wants to tell you their story.”

“I began to realize the interconnectedness of global development issues. From education, to health, to infrastructure—the issues and solutions are all intertwined. It requires partnership and creativity and relentless effort.”

“I credit my Lumos Travel experience with making my future career path possible ─ it is the point at which I really began to think globally.”

“I consider myself quite lucky that I have been exposed to culturally different lifestyles. I advise any and all to introduce themselves to a period of cultural immersion outside their home.”