It was so interesting to reflect just how much my life has changed not just in this last year, but even in just a short semester. I was not sure if I would continue blogging until a great family friend and past neighbor asked me why I didn't write anymore. The more I thought about it, the more I realized he was right. Sure, I specifically created a Blog to keep a running record of my experiences in India, but India was more than a place I did a 6 week medical internship. India changed my life in more ways than you could imagine and challenged me beyond what I thought was my mental capacity.
Because of that I am on this amazing whirlwind of a transitional phase in my life. I barley had anytime to debrief my time in India when I got back because of summer school and other obligations, but as the semester progressed the more I recognized just how much India truly impacted me. The biggest part was of course choosing to transfer from Colorado back to Texas in order to study nutrition at Texas A&M University. I really wanted to stay in Colorado, but with out-of-state tuition fees, I knew I had to be smarter with my time and money. Texas A&M University has an AMAZING research based program that will allow me to have a wide range of career options after I graduate and of course in-state-tuition is so much more affordable. Logically it makes sense that I am back in Texas, but my heart still pulls me towards Colorado and desires to explore the world not as a tourist, but as a person truly interested in learning about different cultures, lifestyles, and history.
The semester brought so many challenges upon me that were really tough to face, but I am confidant that this next semester will encourage me and remind me of my own purpose. I have an advantage over most traditional students. I have this motivation behind me in the sense that no matter how hard things have gotten... I still see the faces of my Indian friends who have suffered a long and hardworking life without the opportunity for education. I have a chance to make something of myself. In my opinion, if anyone puts their mind to a reasonable desire or goal... It can be accomplished. It is not to say that it will be an easy task, but its the mental endurance and the pure belief in ourselves that we can accomplish something great. Nothing comes directly to you. Warning to all of those who are afraid of the dreaded four letter word "work"... Hard WORK WILL be involved. Personally I don't want anything handed to me on a silver platter. The reward of the accomplishment just isn't as great. I'm not afraid of hard work or the challenges that lie ahead. All I see ahead of me are the possibilities of a great and adventure filled life.
Here is to a fresh start and a Happy New Year!
Cheers! 
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