What I am thankful for...

The past two to three years have been life-changing. I have visited beautiful countries, gotten to know different cultures, learned a new language, found my public policy interests, and been able to live life without major constraints. None of this would have been possible without my parents.

My parents emotional, spiritual, and financial support has given me the will and the way to take on these new experiences. Because they paid for my undergraduate education and always allowed me to follow my own interests I was able to not worry about a job and go straight into non-paying public service for 3 years. I cannot thank them enough for this. It is more than anyone could ever ask for from their parents. I only hope that one day I can give my own children the same opportunity.