Submission Number: 503
Submission ID: 1648
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Created: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 17:09
Completed: Mon, 03/31/2025 - 17:09
Changed: Sat, 04/19/2025 - 19:14

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Joella
Anderson
she/her
Boulder
CO
USA
80303
Engineering Undecided/Music or French
English (5), French (3)
I’ve been fortunate enough to travel to numerous locations both in the U.S. and abroad; including Iceland, Ireland, Scotland, England, Switzerland, France, Canada, and Mexico, as well as many cities and towns across the USA. All of these places have impacted my life and view of the world. Hiking in the Swiss Alps, navigating the Underground, or trying to find a bathroom in a non-English-speaking town can offer an experiences that foster growth and understanding of myself and the world around me.

Throughout my travels, I have been pushed out of my comfort zone. However, I welcome these experiences and accept the challenge of speaking other languages, practicing my French, navigating unknown areas, encountering new cultures, and embracing the differences that provide a unique perspective of the world. These adventures have heightened my sense of cultural awareness, empathy, tolerance, and open-mindedness towards others.

I hope to study abroad for at least a semester.
Global experiences allow you to learn to appreciate the richness of the human experience and gain a deeper understanding of diversity throughout the world. This heightened cultural awareness can foster empathy, tolerance, and open-mindedness. It helps you learn about yourself—your strengths, weaknesses, and the way you respond to different environments. Being in new environments stimulates creativity. The sights, sounds, and experiences you encounter on the road can spark fresh ideas and offer new insights. Global experiences can change the way you see the world. They help you put things into perspective—what may seem important at home might seem insignificant in a different part of the world. Travel can open your eyes to global issues, economic disparities, and inspire you to take action toward making the world a better place. For example, the Roman aqueduct system in Provence and southern France was an ingenious solution of its time. Cathedrals, high-speed rail systems, the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Metro, the cable car to Mürren, Switzerland, and the top of Schilthorn are just a few of the engineering marvels I have experienced. My goal is to use my skills to contribute to society by designing and engineering solutions to pressing challenges. All types of engineering present immense opportunities for innovation, and I am excited to be a part of the Global Engineering RAP.
Becoming a member of the Global Engineering RAP will connect me with mentors and students who are also interested in the geopolitical context of global health, poverty, technological intervention, and how we, as engineers, can contribute to society's greater good. Being a part of the National French Honor Society and my love for learning the French language have improved my fluency and understanding of its culture through various volunteer projects and fundraisers.