Cassy Rankin

Study Abroad Location: Australia

City, State: Colorado Springs, CO

Year:  2nd Semester Junior 

Major: Business and Accounting Major with and Emphasis in Management and Marketing

Favorite thing about being on exchange:  My favorite thing about being on exchange was that everyone was put in the exact same position so you were forced to make friends. I was never lonely or homesick because there were constantly people around. Everyone became so close and now I have friends all around the world, some who are coming to visit over summer. It's a great opportunity to find yourself and experience things that you always thought were beyond reachable. 

Why should students go on exchange:  Other students should go on exchange because this may be the only time in their life that they can. Experiencing different cultures is one thing everyone should experience once in their lifetime. Being a part of another culture and taking that in is a memory I will have with me for the rest of my life.