I think it’s so important for students who have the opportunity to study abroad to take that chance, especially if it’s in a place you don’t believe you would ever go on your own. My dream job in another life would be a National Geographic photographer, so hopefully my photography skills will do Antarctica justice! But, I would also love to get a position with the Peace Corps and work with non-profits in developing countries to improve health care as an ultimate career.Īs an avid traveler, I don’t think it surprised my parents one bit when I asked to attend this trip, but whenever I tell someone I am going to Antarctica they always ask me why. In the past few months, I’ve had a bit of a mid-college crisis and have decided to change my major from Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise to Public Health with a double minor in International Studies and Green Engineering. After hobbling around Cambodia for two weeks on crutches, I think I’ll be able to handle just about anything Antarctica throws my way, even any seasickness (hopefully).
I had the amazing opportunity to travel to Cambodia with them last May where I conveniently broke my foot the second night there. In addition, I also serve as the treasurer for the Volunteers Around the World chapter at Virginia Tech which is a national organization completing medical relief trips around the world.
I spend most of my time with the Virginia Tech Rescue Squad since I joined last January, which is an all-student-run volunteer EMS squad where we respond to all 911 calls on the Virginia Tech campus. So you can get to know me a bit better, here’s a little bit about what I do with my time! I am a sophomore at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia and I moved there from Wilmington, Delaware. But, with a spontaneous and pleading email to the faculty advisor and a gracious response back, I’ll be in Ushuaia, Argentina this Saturday! Conveniently, I passed the flyer in the hallway, but saw it just past the due date of the application.
Maya writes:Įach student’s journey began at a different place, whether it be a flyer in the bathroom stall, an email from an adoring professor, or a visit to the study abroad office. AUIP welcomes Maya Johnson, from Virginia Tech, to the team as a Student Blogger for the 2017-18 Antarctica Program.
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