I can't express in one post how thankful and grateful I am to have been a part of the Global Scholars cohort. I learned so much from my peers, my teachers and the incredible speakers we heard from over the years. I remember in seventh grade attending my first GIP event which featured the film Girl Rising. It was a transformative time where I realized that I wanted to travel and experience the world in a different way than I had already. It sparked my love of travel, learning and growing as a person. I think being a global scholar has made me much more grounded. I can appreciate the beauty of my home and my school while also recognizing that there is a whole world around me. Thank you very much to the global scholars of the past who inspired me to join the program, and to Ms. Diederich and Mr. Caragher who have made this all possible. I am forever indebted.