When my mom was in high school, she was given the opportunity to travel to Germany with her grandparents.  She learned so much about the German culture and their way of life.  It was an experience that she said she would have regretted if she had missed out on.  Now I have the opportunity to travel outside of the United States to Italy and I don’t think I should miss out on a chance like this.  Not many people are able to travel far distances even within their own country.  I have traveled across the United States and have been wanting to travel to other countries.

     My life since I was four has been filled with nothing but dance classes.  I’ve had twelve years filled with jazz, tap, ballet, and pointe.  Next year I am hoping to start classes in modern in preparation for college.  I am hoping to double major in dance and elementary education.  My dreams are to become a dancer within a prestigious dance company, but I am just taking my dreams one step at a time.  When I’m not doing homework or dancing, I am usually reading or writing poetry.  I love reading Jane Austin and Charlotte Bronte.  By traveling to Italy, I hope to experience how important their performing arts are and to experience their literature. 

     At home I have chores that I have to do every day.  I live on a farm, and we have cows, cats, and dogs.  Every day I have to check to make sure none of the cows have gotten out and feed them.  I must also make sure the animals have water.  My younger sister takes care of feeding the cats and dogs.  I have house chores as well, which include doing laundry and washing the dishes.  I must also make sure that my room is kept neat and orderly.

     I love food and will most definitely enjoy trying new things.  I really love Mexican and Chinese food.  I cannot say that I have ever had an authentic Italian meal, but have eaten at Italian restaurants.  Learning and trying new things is what my life is all about.  The classes I have taken in high school so far are very diverse and have expanded my knowledge in new areas.

     I enjoy hanging out with my friends.  Every year I meet new people and gain more friends.  They add laughter and joy into my life that I probably wouldn’t have without them.  One of my best friends is my younger sister.  She always puts a different light on things and allows me to see things differently from what I would usually see them as.  My family also consists of my dad and my mom.  They make sure that I take every opportunity I get to try new things.  They were especially glad when I decided to go to Italy. 

     By going to Italy, I hope to make new friends and learn about their culture and how they view things in this world.  I have always wanted to experience the world and now I have the chance.  Italy is a chance I do not want to miss out on.