My first time out of the country was when I studied abroad in Metz, France in Spring 2024 and visited 12 countries before returning to the US all while funding and budgeting this mostly myself.
My family motivates me and everything I try to accomplish is essentially for them. My parents provided me with everything I needed as a kid growing up even though they didn't have much money or know English, so all I want to do is give back to them and give them the quality of life they gave me.