It’s official.
The annual STEM Scholars Spring Project for first-year scholars has come around, and I’ve finally decided what I’ll be spending 10 hours learning about during this semester.
I’ve deliberated about this for a while, and knocked many a topic off of my list of possibilities. At first, I wasn’t sure I wanted to pursue an activity like the one I’ve chosen- for fear that it may be too “bland,” among other things- but throughout this process, it’s the only one I’ve been very interested in and that is actually applicable to my life.
Traveling and gaining new, unique experiences is something that is very important to me, and it’s absolutely central to my identity. Often, however, I have to let some of my dreams of traveling to various places go because I don’t have time, or they’re simply too expensive. It’s a consistent source of frustration for me, because the means of creating priceless memories do have a monetary value, causing me to miss out on experiences that would enrich my life and knowledge.
That being said: I have decided to learn how to plan a trip to a city of my choice. However, I’ve given myself a price limit: $500. It’s a little nerve-wracking saying that- especially with how easy it is to spend that on flights alone- but with the right amount of research and price comparison, I’m sure that I’ll be able to do it. Plus, it’ll be extremely helpful when I plan trips later in my life, since I’ll know exactly where to look for the best deals possible.
I’m crazy excited for this challenge. Let’s go!