I have learned a lot from my study abroad experience that I will use in my future. My newly found independence and viewpoint of this world on a much more global perspective will help me in my future business endeavors. My new skills of improved networking skills, increased ability to adapt to a new world full of change, and a new ability to lead through the face of adversity. I have made many new connections with my mates from the University as well as my professors who have given me a lifetime of lessons in this short amount of time.
My study abroad has deepened my passion for entrepreneurship. My career path is still towards investment banking or financial planning but has inspired me to one day acquire my own business. Other possible opportunities include working internationally at a financial firm or a bank. After working with many international students, I am looking forward to working in a multinational company. Over the semester I have learned that anything is possible if you have the courage to go out and seek what is in your destiny. Most of the time I found that the only thing getting in the way of what I wanted was my own fears. I learned that others struggle with the same fears and misconceptions that I do. The world is a big place and I am ready to mark my place in this world by first starting a legacy that can contribute to a better world and give back to the community. I’ve grown by becoming less selfish and love change rather than fear it. I’ve grown to see that there is a much bigger world then our front yards and the potential for my destiny is boundless. I would recommend that everyone takes a semester to study abroad. My semester in London, England has taught me more life lessons in three months than a year in school could teach me. Moving to another country opened up my eyes to new opportunities that I never thought would be possible. The world is filled with history at every corner and learning more about it gives you a deeper appreciation and new perspective on the landscape of the world. Studying in the United Kingdom opened up the opportunity for me to travel all over Europe at a much cheaper price point. Other countries were only two-three hours away rather than halfway across the world. My classes were only on Mondays and Tuesdays allowing me to explore different places on my days off. I was able to travel to over eight different countries in just three months. I was able to make new connections at the University of Roehampton that turned into family. In this time I learned a lot about myself and what it truly meant to be independent. The more I explored and saw new places the less scared I was of being alone and began to embrace the challenge of meeting new people, eating strange food, and experiencing different cultures. I opened up myself to new possibilities creating a deeper hunger for exploration and adventure to see the rest of the world. I learned that the only thing stopping me from seeing the world was my own fear and misconceptions of traveling alone. Most importantly I proved to myself that I was completely capable of doing everything on my own. My confidence was boosted in myself and my ability to do anything I put my mind to. |
AuthorMy name is Micahl Nicolas Ong. I am addicted to traveling the world, meeting new people and getting lost with a snack in hand! I am studying abroad in London England and will be traveling the world for the next 4+ months. Archives
December 2018
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