Trip To Guatemala

Two summers ago, my mother and I traveled to her home country, Guatemala. Guatemala is a beautiful green country filled with trees, mountains, volcanoes, and lakes. Aside from seeing my extended family, the greatest part of the trip was the chance to explore the land. During our trip, we went to Antigua Guatemala, an old city filled with Guatemalan heritage and history. The city is filled with large and beautiful colonial Spanish architecture that reflects the great history that overflows its streets. Aside from the architecture, there were also indigenous groups that would sell beautifully hand-crafted clothing, shoes, jewelry, etc. In almost every place we visited, we saw and learned about Mayan culture and Guatemalan history. This is what I hope to accomplish in Scotland, to learn its traditions and values while experiencing its culture hands on.

Scotland is a country known for its luxuriant landscape and its rich culture that goes back hundreds of years. I believed that one should always take advantage of opportunities that expose diversity through travel. Walking the streets of a completely different environment is an experience that cannot be outdone and is one of the most rewarding. It would be amazing to learn about Scotland’s history, politics, and literature in itself, however, to

Andrews Scottish Studies Program does not only allow one to experience the Scottish culture, but it also gives a glimpse into the college life. As a junior in high school, it is vital for me to experience what my life could be like in just a few years time. College is almost around the corner, and research is already being done to find my major, college, and future career. The Scottish Studies program at the St. Andrews University would allow me to see how college life would work before the time comes for me to make college decisions. At a school more than 5,000 miles away from home, I could see what it would be like to get my education at a school outside of