Topic > Essay Why I Want to Study Abroad - 1113

I thought, "Well, I can finish studying if I go to sleep now and wake up at 2:00." I acted on these thoughts, but I performed poorly during my midterms and found myself on my knees crying out to God for His forgiveness for my greatest weakness, procrastination. My number one challenge wouldn't be travel, homesickness, too much luggage or interesting new bathrooms, but it will probably be time managing my studies. While my time management challenge is real, my God is strong. After midterm week, God guided my professor, Dr. Mueller, to help me with time management so that I spend more time studying (being discipled) rather than discipling, so I am able to make disciples of more at the right time. To prepare for the trip, I will do prior studies on the places and information we learn that I may retain, and I will have time to breathe and enjoy learning while I am there. Additionally, my challenge is procrastination, but with God's assistance, I will strive to manage my schedule ahead of time and immerse myself in knowledge during the four weeks in Italy. 3. What impact do you think studying abroad will have on you?