This study abroad experience has been so incredibly beneficial to me in so many ways. Through discovering new places and having new experiences, I have come closer to discovering myself. This trip has helped me discover some more of my own preferences and it has helped me decide what direction I would like to steer my life.
I feel that I have become much more strongly acquainted with music therapy. I have learned a lot about music therapy thus far in my education, but because I have not seen many music therapists in action and do not know a lot of working music therapists, the field has seemed somewhat like a dream that I hoped I could one day have a career in. After seeing hundreds of music therapists and going to excellent workshops at the World Congress Music Therapy conference this past week, music therapy is much less distant in my mind. I now have a clearer picture of my future self as a music therapist.
After the conference, I spent a few days in Vienna with a few friends from our group. Vienna truly was a spectacular city. I enjoyed walking around and viewing the amazing statues and architecture the most. Exploring, people watching, and soaking up my surroundings has really been my favorite thing to do in every city I have visited on this trip.
The main things I have missed about home are my friends, having alone time, and having a routine. But missing these things have not even slightly taken away from my favorite things about the trip which have been getting to know the wonderful individuals in our group, being so active, and the feeling of inspiration I have gotten from the new experiences and the beautiful places I have seen. I would not trade this study abroad experience for anything.
I hear you loud and clear about time alone. In fact, I feel like I'm invading your space by making this comment. I appreciate that you (and others) did what you needed to do in order to take care of your needs. You are a real trooper!
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