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Based on prior adventures I always knew that I wanted to travel and see the world for myself.I applied to study abroad at a school in Dublin,Ireland.As the spring semester grew closer,I heard the news that there was a problem with my application&unfortunately the school I was applying to had reached capacity.I was crushed by this news but refused to take no for an answer.I did everything necessary for me to attend&my work paid off.I headed for the airport to start my voyage.Fifteen hours,three movies,&many packages of peanuts later,I finally arrived.With my passport stamped in one hand&my luggage in the other,I met a group of Irish students who gave me a tour of the campus.I started to get to know these individuals as they were enriched with the embodiment of what it means to be Irish.It can be said that the Irish are one of the most passionate groups of people upholding their folkloreðnology to the most considerable extent.The culture of Ireland includes many customs&traditions of language,religion,music,art,literature,cuisine,&sports.These individuals in the short hour I got to know them,demonstrated this sense of culture.Being able to encompass Ireland&its inhabitants from a personal level allowed my inner heritage to resurface.The local connection I made throughout my time in Ireland was presented in an unexpected way.Through all the people I met&all the things I did,I started to gain a sense of bondage between Irish people&me.The linkage grew strong&touched my roots of Irish heritage.Ireland became my home&where I reside back in America transitioned into my home away from home.This journey helped me understand what it means to be humble.As time has passed it is evident that this adventure has brought me closer together with my family,our historical ties,&cultural significance.During those 6 months emerging myself into the Irish culture,I let loose of everything that was ever holding me back.I had no limitations&allowed myself to be free.I was fully independent for the first time&began a journey of self discovery as I encountered many who wanted to get to know me.These individuals subliminally helped shape my identity in recovering who I once was.The adventure of a lifetime was finding myself in the Irish people I encountered.This was a gift that I will cherish forever and never lose sight of again.Since Ireland I have traveled to other countries in expanding this idea of who I am in attempting to grow&learn more about myself&others along the way.