Coming back to school is definitely as hard as I had planned it would be. As the wheels of our plane hit the tarmac while touching down at CMH, the reality of life hit me like a ton of bricks. Sleep deprived, hungry, and in desperate need of a shower after 22 hours of travel on the return route home, I waited for my dad’s flight to come in from Boston before I could officially head home. During this time I reflected on my sojourn to Santiago. Since October I had no clue what this trip would entail, all I knew is that it was a unique opportunity set before me that I knew I could not let pass by. Today, now that everything has been said and done I can truthfully state that this trip was everything I had hoped it would be. Being immersed in another unique culture on the other half of the world in a land most people forget about was a life changing experience that I am undeniably thankful for having been a part of. Along with that, it has given me the confidence to hopefully continue with my studies and travel abroad throughout the rest of my time here at OSU. Here’s to the worldly journey’s to come, and here’s to Santiago 2017; the once that kickstarted them all.