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Last May, I set off on an adventure, a travel adventure. The reason for the travel adventure was my graduation from graduate school. I had recently completed a master’s degree in arts online from Southern New Hampshire University, and had decided to travel to the graduation ceremony. The trip from Memphis, Tennessee to Manchester, New Hampshire was a leap into the unknown for me last year because I had never been on a plane before. I also had never traveled so far away from home alone before, and I didn’t know what to expect once I reached my destination. I had to travel alone last May for two reasons: my mom and sister had died the previous two years before and couldn’t accompany me on this trip though they were originally supposed to, and the rest of my family members couldn’t afford the trip that I had saved up for and looked forward to in anticipation for months. I needed the trip because I had been stuck in a rut since my mom and sister died and I had completed the coursework needed to complete my master’s degree last March. Yet, I was terrified of stepping on a limb and taking a leap out into the unknown by myself. My mom and sister had always been there to face the unknown with me in years gone by, but they no longer could, so I prepared to face the unknown on my own as best as I could. I was terrified, but I was determined to declare my independence to the world. Thus, on the second Friday in May last year, I got up early, groomed myself, gathered my bags, and was driven to the Memphis International Airport by my stepdad. When I arrived there, I checked myself and bags through security and walked to the section that the first plane I was supposed to be on would be boarding at. I had two layovers on my flights to and from Manchester, New Hampshire while on my graduation trip last year. After boarding the plane and putting my luggage up successfully, I sat down and prepared for my first flight nervously as I talked to the passengers on both sides of me. Later, as the plane prepared to take off and I felt it begin to take its passengers higher, I kept myself calm by taking deep breaths and praying silently to myself. The plane I was on took off without turbulence though, and the entire flight was smooth. My second flight went smoothly as well. Upon arriving at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport last May, I was immediately greeted with new sights, sounds, a friendly ambience, and a Welcome to New Hampshire sign. I took a cab to Southern New Hampshire University from the airport and gave myself a tour of the school for four hours before heading to my hotel to prepare myself for the graduation ceremony the next day. The school was spacious and beautiful. The graduation ceremony the next day was inspiring, motivational, and filled with love, support, and hospitality amongst everyone there. It was truly magical. The reception that the university had at their banquet hall for the graduates after the graduation ceremony was awesome as well. There were different varieties of food, and the graduates were given gifts by the school. My time in New Hampshire was memorable and pleasant. Everyone I met was kind and graceful, and the nature scenery there was break-taking. By the time I boarded the planes back home last May, I was no longer afraid of airplanes and had decided to visit New Hampshire again someday. All in all, my leap into the unknown was worth it. I had a great time on my graduation trip last year and gained back fearlessness and courage that had died inside of me when my mom and sister died during it. Furthermore, I conquered my fear of going to faraway places on my own. Because of my leap into the unknown last year, I feel that I can take more leaps into the unknown on my own. I’m ready for more travel adventures. Look out world. Here I come!