The second I stepped off the plane in Columbus, I felt the cold Ohio air and saw the gray skies and reality hit me, as I realized I was thousands of miles away from the warm summer days of Santiago. While the first two days back in the states have been rather gloomy, I am still in awe of the experiences I had in Chile. Reflecting on my time in Santiago, I feel that I have had an incredible first international experience. I loved the feeling of being in an new and unknown place that is culturally different from what I am used to. Santiago is a beautiful, warm, and colorful city that I will truly never forget. I was inspired by the landscapes that I saw, including the Andes Mountains, the parks of Santiago, and the coastal towns. Highlights of the trip include walking the streets of Valaparíso and hiking in the Andes Mountains. Being in Santiago further opened my eyes to how big the world really is, and I have realized that there is so much more for me discover. I can’t wait for the next time I travel abroad. Specifically, I hope that I can further explore South America, and even one day return to Chile.