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Iceland - Stepping into a New Chapter by Makayla Kocher
This photo encompasses the start of a new chapter in my life. As I took my first steps into the natural wonders of Iceland, I became aware of the diversity of the natural world. My time in Iceland made me keenly aware of the nation's focused on environmental sustainability, cultural/historical preservation, and an identity that not only embraces the geographical but cultural aspects. This represents my experience in Iceland. On this first day, as I stepped towards the edge, coming to the intersection where land meets sea, my perspective began to shift. By the end of my fieldwork in Iceland, my view of the world and the great diversity that can be found in all corners shifted. Iceland made me a new person with a deep passion for cultural and geographical diversity and a desire to be a continually curious global citizen. Iceland showed me that being a global citizen does not simply mean traveling to different countries but being willing to immerse oneself into the culture. It means interacting with locals, seeing new places, and having a curiosity to learn and understand from the different perspectives. It means experiencing new places and culture in a way that helps you grow as an individual. Each new place visited impacts your perspective of the world and you gain new depths of understanding about the world and about yourself. Part of my heart now belongs to Iceland. I have closed one chapter and opened a new one, in which I am a more aware and curious individual ready to explore dive lands and cultures. I am ready to take my next steps and see where this new chapter leads me. (Photo taken by Erin Mortimer)
Iceland - Stepping into a New Chapter by Makayla Kocher
This photo encompasses the start of a new chapter in my life. As I took my first steps into the natural wonders of Iceland, I became aware of the diversity of the natural world. My time in Iceland made me keenly aware of the nation's focused on environmental sustainability, cultural/historical preservation, and an identity that not only embraces the geographical but cultural aspects. This represents my experience in Iceland. On this first day, as I stepped towards the edge, coming to the intersection where land meets sea, my perspective began to shift. By the end of my fieldwork in Iceland, my view of the world and the great diversity that can be found in all corners shifted. Iceland made me a new person with a deep passion for cultural and geographical diversity and a desire to be a continually curious global citizen. Iceland showed me that being a global citizen does not simply mean traveling to different countries but being willing to immerse oneself into the culture. It means interacting with locals, seeing new places, and having a curiosity to learn and understand from the different perspectives. It means experiencing new places and culture in a way that helps you grow as an individual. Each new place visited impacts your perspective of the world and you gain new depths of understanding about the world and about yourself. Part of my heart now belongs to Iceland. I have closed one chapter and opened a new one, in which I am a more aware and curious individual ready to explore dive lands and cultures. I am ready to take my next steps and see where this new chapter leads me. (Photo taken by Erin Mortimer)