The hardest part of this amazing journey is leaving behind the people in my life that have made this possible for me. I have been lucky enough to have a great family support system my entire life, and it is going to be very tough to be in a different country than them for such a long period of time. I would not be where I am today without the support of my parents and my sister, which is what makes it so tough to leave. However, knowing what awaits in Ireland and the support they have provided to make this dream a reality reminds me how great of an opportunity lies ahead. I hope to use this journey as a way to help the youth of Ireland and give them the type of support and confidence that my family has given me. Though I will be leaving my family behind this year, I will be bringing along with me everything I have learned from them and pass these lessons on to the Irish youth.
It is my responsibility to pass forward all that has been given to me, and be that support system for someone else. I know that I have to give my best effort every day in order to make my family proud and reward all the sacrifices that they have made for me to be a part of this program. Having that type of support system is not something that everyone is blessed with during their childhood, and I am finally starting to realize how truly lucky I was. I am honored that the SCL family has given me the opportunity to be that support system for someone else, and I can’t wait to make my family proud by doing it.
