Video transcript
In 2005 I left home for six weeks to go on an archaeological excavation as
part of my degree. I went to a small town called Sahy in Slovakia near the
Hungarian border.
I can remember feeling excited and frightened at the prospect of starting
my adventure. I would meet my fellow adventurers for the first time at the
airport.
I was so nervous on the journey to the airport and began to wonder if I
could really cope away from home, and everything I knew and loved. My
family were really supportive, they helped me to believe in myself. They
encouraged me to go on the trip and to get everything I could from the
experience.
I knew I would miss my home, my family and my friends, but I didn't realize
just how much until I had been away for about two weeks. Everything in
Sahy was different. The language, the money, especially the food.
But I soon realized that many things were similar to home. The Sahy Town
Hall reminded me of my home town and the grand university buildings I
studied in. And as time rolled on new colleagues became friends.
When I returned home I realized how lucky I had been to explore such a
wonderful place, and how lucky I am to have my family to come home to.
In 2006 I completed my degree. I was very proud of all that I had achieved,
and the part that my adventure in Slovakia had played. I am sure that
without the love and support of my family and friends I could not have got
to where I am today, or get to where I want to go tomorrow.
