I would describe my emotions as a little nervous and more excited. I am nervous because this is my first international trip by myself, and I am excited to see my extended family in India. Originally from India, I moved at a very young age and haven’t seen India through the perception I have right now.

Despite being a native, India still presents unique challenges. Navigating through these unprecedented challenges would perhaps prepare me for my future endeavors. Additionally, I am excited about my new internship which is pertinent to my academic goals.

Needless to say, experiencing India’s vibrant culture and heritage would be a mind-blowing experience. A multitude of architectural monuments that have been standing tall for thousands of years take us back to ancient times, giving us a glance at the past history.

All the while, I am also curious to see the political atmosphere as the elections just occurred, and the results were quite unexpected. It is always amusing to see and hear people’s strong opinions for a certain side, and India has a ton of those people.

All in all, this trip will be very interesting experience for me, presenting me with new perspectives. I can’t wait to land in India and share my snippets of my new life!