From Freshman to Fearless: Grace White's Scottish Adventure

Stories of Change & Creativity

Grace White, a rising sophomore public relations major at Texas State University, shares her transformative experiences about her three-week study abroad program in Scotland. Grace is a student in my Intro to Public Relations class at Queen Margaret University. We sat down in the library on campus and I recorded our conversation on my iPhone. We talked about how a classroom presentation evolved into a life-changing journey.

Key Takeaways
• Overcoming imposter syndrome as a first year student considering study abroad
• Surprised by the warmth and friendliness of Scottish locals
• Completing public relations projects with real local businesses
• Exploring Edinburgh's tourist highlights and hidden gems
• Building unexpected friendships with fellow Texas State students
• Learning to embrace mistakes as valuable experiences
• Discovering Calton Hill as a perfect sunset viewing location
• Navigating public transportation and finding adventure in wrong turns
• Pride in being among the first Texas State students at Queen Margaret University
• Taking home a new philosophy of saying "yes" to opportunities
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Chapters

1. Introducing Stories of Change Scotland (00:00:00)

2. Meet Grace: A Freshman's Journey (00:00:58)

3. Surprising Scotland: Locals and Experiences (00:03:15)

4. Exploring Edinburgh's Hidden Gems (00:06:27)

5. Lessons Learned and Future Changes (00:12:57)

6. Episode Closing and Call to Action (00:17:21)