Another Begins

Satellite Academy has been a new chapter in my life. One where I can work to redeem myself and try to erase my mistakes. But I quickly learned that it's not about erasing your mistakes, but accepting them as a part of you. We're not perfect but we're not our mistakes either. It makes up who we are. We learn from them. I know that thanks to Satellite. I have Steve and Paul to thank for this amazing experience. Words can't begin to describe how incredibly grateful and honored I am that I was chosen to be a part of it. This experience has been nothing but awesome in every sense of the word. I had a chance to immerse myself in rigorous research as well as getting a little R&R. My hero in this trip was Dr. Carlos De La Rosa. Getting to know about him and his research was fascinating. It makes me want to become a scientist. He is definitely an inspiration.

I can hardly fathom the idea that I had a chance to go to Costa Rica. It was different from what I expected. It broadened my view on this world as a student and as a person. I thank Steve and Paul for choosing me to go on this trip. I'm so incredibly happy that you had a chance to see your ideas manifest themselves and I hope that you continue to take students around the world. It proves that education doesn't only take place in a classroom, but anywhere in the world. Even in the most exotic places, there's something to learn. It makes us richer in character and it gives us a chance to explore this beautiful world that not many individuals get to do. To our supporters, I thank you as well. You have given a student, like me, a beautiful experience. It has impacted my life and I will take it and remember it for the rest of my life.

In closing thoughts, this trip was nothing like I thought it would be. I bonded with my fellow scholars and I had a chance to see a different side of them. I also had a chance to see a different side of myself. One that is adventurous and hungry for knowledge. Satellite marked a new chapter in my life and this trip is only one of the many beautiful stories that is written in it. I know that many more will come with these amazing and inspiring individuals.