Please describe any travel or experiences that have prepared you for the Global Engineering RAP. This can include international travel and study abroad or any travel or experiences within the US that have showed you new perspectives, cultures or languages. If you have not had the chance yet to travel, please share where you would like to travel and why. I’ve moved around a few times in my life. I lived in Utah, Wyoming, and most recently, Texas. Through living in these different places, I have learned about different religions and cultures, and I have met various people. I grew up in the country. I learned to ride horses, I owned chickens, and I lived in a very tight-knit community. I learned to love the outdoors. I spent much of my time camping and fishing. When I moved to Texas in 2022, I was able to experience life in the city. After moving, I was met with a more diverse range of cultures. I was able to make a wide range of friends from different ethnicities and backgrounds. Many of my friends have been teaching me their language, helping me cook cultural recipes, and inviting me into their culture. I have met people from places such as Mexico, India, Germany, Chad, etc, and with each interaction, I gained knowledge of their culture and their views as a person. I have also had travel experiences that have impacted my perspective. When I was in eighth grade, I was elected by my teacher for the Junior Young Leaders National Conference. Through this program, I met a wide range of people from all across the country who taught me about their perspectives and allowed me to improve my confidence, social interactions, and leadership skills. This summer, I spent a few months in North Carolina, getting my Private Pilot License. I met with different kids my age from all across the country. During my time in North Carolina, I learned about working as a team to solve problems, how to mediate conflicts as they arose due to varying views, and I learned to appreciate a few new cultures.