Spirit Cultural Exchange

I was really inspired to go abroad because I have a deep passion for traveling. For me, the importance of traveling is not simply visiting a place for the touristy attractions. Anyone can find these pictures on the Internet or in magazines. Going abroad gives a person the ability to be embraced by and immersed in the culture of others. There are thousands of cultures around the world, and traveling to places I have not yet visited sounds like an adventure in itself. Another reason I really wanted to go abroad was because of the possibility of volunteering in another country. I had already studied in another country, so this was the perfect opportunity to practice my Spanish and gain skills while helping those who need it.

What inspired you to travel abroad?

I started working at Spirit just months after coming back from traveling solo throughout Europe. I think that trip really made me passionate about spreading the love for travel. I learned so much about myself and the world during those three months. When you travel you get to see how similar all people are, but you also get to experience cultural differences first hand. It really gives you perspective on how little cultural differences can influence an interaction and how empathy and understanding are needed when doing anything, from making friends, to doing business, to enacting foreign policy. 

What inspired you to travel abroad?

After graduating from college, I knew that I wanted to be involved with international travel and exchange, which led me to the job posting for Spirit!