Every year time passes, things change, and the sun completes one full orbit. One full lap around the sun. This is the story of my exchange year in Vigo, Spain. This is the story of my 18th lap around the sun.
Vigo is a city located in the region of Galicia in northwestern Spain and is home to roughly 300,000 people. It is on the Atlantic ocean just north of the Portuguese border and known for its port, sea food, and fishing.
Rotary Youth Exchange is an incredible program that sends students ages 15-19 to foreign countries to participate in daily life in a foreign culture, learn a language, and increase understanding and peace. For more information on Rotary International and youth exchange please visit www.rotary.org.
I would like to thank my supportive parents, my understanding little brother, my best friends Caitlyn and Emiko, and everyone from District 5970, especially Tim Michels and Elizabeth Daly, for this life changing opportunity. This journey would not be possible without your love, guidance, and support, thank you.