Girl in Transition: Two Years & Counting

"Some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again."    

- C.S. Lewis

I've always loved that quote. I like to think that as you get older, it's discovering the magic in reality that makes for a true fairy tale. If we can discover the happy endings in every obstacle and challenge that comes our way, it's safe to say that one never really has to outgrow fairy tales.

Earlier this week, I marked my two year anniversary with GoAbroad.com and it's been a fairy tale of the best variety - filled with ups, downs, moments that made me laugh and cry, and the kind of learning that comes with a job you truly love.

Working in international education isn't everything I imagined it might be - it's more. It's more work, more persistence, and more passion than even someone as obsessed as myself thought it would be. And I'm not even close to done learning or connecting with others who dedicate themselves to international education opportunities. 

This is what they call a girl in transition. Or something like that. And on this #ThrowbackThursday, I'm jumping back to take a look at two of the biggest lessons I've learned about international education so far. Grab your coffee or tea. It's about to get all sorts of introspective up in here.

Interview with Inside Study Abroad

When you're actively pursuing international education opportunities like myself, it's always a treat to discuss study abroad experiences. Fortunately, I was recently able to do just this with the fabulous Brooke Roberts of Inside Study Abroad. 

If you haven't already checked out the site (and are interested in some great resources for breaking into the international education industry) definitely take a look at it. 

You can also check out my video interview below with Brooke (and read the rest of the post here). Despite the fact that she admittedly adores coffee, I'm hopeful that all she needs is a little convincing to become a tea lover. We'll see how it plays out. Until then, I hope you enjoy the video!