This Summer I Took A Leap

Tamia turns SWEET 16 !!

This summer was different from the rest. I did somethings that was really out of the ordinary. I took a leap and traveled to England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland for nineteen days. This summer was different because I took a leap and flew on an airplane for the first time. This summer I took a leap and made friends.  I didn't expect to make friendship with people I was to know for only two and half weeks, but I did. It was very sad to leave them and part ways.  I can't help but to reminisce of the great adventures we shared. 

I enjoyed the white water rafting in a river, going to a sheep farm, touring medieval castles, learning how to play Gaelic football with local high schoolers, and decorating an elderly home for community service. Some of my other favorite moments were experiencing life in Ireland with my home stay family, speaking with a former member of parliament, going to a Beatles concerts in London, riding on the London Eye, and shopping. Also, my sixteenth birthday was spent in a small town in Ireland called Cahersiveen. My friends and delegation manger all pitched in to make it the best with cake and ice cream, and decorating the coach bus. 

My favorite place that we traveled to was London. I learned so much when I was London. I learned about the peoples government system and what roll the queen plays. I saw up close what fashion is like in one of world's most diverse cities.

This summer was incredible. I made everlasting friendships while traveling to different countries. My summer was not just a trip, it was journey, and I'm glad I took a leap. 

Tamia B.

Hello from London!!

Sheep Farm

Crossing Over

People 2 People 2013

SC Teen Tamia B. Takes A Leap to Europe!

Sharee W, Tamia B., & Rhonda W.

SC teen Tamia B. Takes A Leap today, July 4, and heads to Europe for 19 days as a Student Ambassador via People to People.  It was a long hard road of saving and raising money, but the efforts paid off.  You can read more about her story here and our mission to help her here.

5 Countries , 19 Days !!!

Tamia Brice, Student Ambassador

What is People to People? It's a program started by President Eisenhower for future generations in hopes to create peace, leadership, and global citizens to make the world a better place.  What is a Student Ambassador? A student that is fulfilling Eisenhower's hopes while exploring new cultures and traveling around the globe.

I am glad to be called a Student Ambassador. This summer, I will be traveling to England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales within a three week span of time. I'll essentially visit 5 countries in 19 days. I can't wait to see the London Eye, the Medieval castles, and participate in a home stay.  A home stay is where we spend the night with a host family and experience a normal lifestyle in the UK. What I'm most ecstatic about is seeing the street fashion in London and comparing it to street fashion in America.  I'm also very excited because this is my first time traveling abroad and flying on an airplane. Furthermore, I will be celebrating my sixteen birthday in the UK...how cool is that? Even though I'm extremely excited, I'm also extremely nervous as well. I'm away from the home for 19 days, but I have created a bond with my team and delegation leader that is loving and strong that will get me through it.

In less than three weeks, I will embark on an adventure of a lifetime. Experiencing the world through a different eye. I am ready to take on the challenge of a Student Ambassador. I'm ready to Take A Leap!!

Tamia Brice is a rising Junior at Fairfield-Central HS (Winnsboro, SC, USA), and an Educational Talent Search participant.