Blog 4: Advice (Nikash Kakarla)

Howdy! I can’t believe it’s been 6 weeks since we’ve started this journey time really does fly by! This trip has been an unforgettable time and I will always cherish every moment that I got to spend with my freinds! It’s crazy to look back now and see the difference between the old and new me. I can’t definitely say that I have become a lot more appreciative of the experiences I was able to go on and the recourses I had access too. I’ve also gotten to meet so many more people who are different than back in the states and it’s defiantly had me change the type of outview I have when meeting someone new. Besides that though I still feel very much the same and have felt like I am just more happier now as life goes on. 

Although it sounds like rainbows and sunshine’s for the whole trip, there were definitely some things I wish I had known before that may have helped me navigate through the trip a little better. The first piece of advise was to make sure I prioritize sleep and food. There were many many times that I did not prioritize sleeping and eating which lead to me being hangry or in a bad mood which may have not been the best but also just the general welfare of my health should’ve been number 1 thing to watch out for as getting sick was not fun. The 2nd piece of advice I would give is to always have an open mind to the people I meet as their normal my be different than my normal so its always best to see it through their eyes before judging. Overall, being able to be comfortable by yourself was also something that I was always familiar with but a small reminder here and there could’ve never hurt but besides that there isn’t too much more advice I would give as this trip was an absolute blast and I would say it was even perfect. 

It was amazing to be able to have such an amazing experience and through all the work and experiences I gained through this trip I hope that it can lead me to a brighter future and I really do hope to keep in touch with everyone I’ve meet on this trip as it’s definitely memories that have lasted a life time. All in all it was great to be able to be there and until next time I’ll see y’all later! Gig ‘em!