Jordan - Bio

Blog Intro

​My name is Jordan Osborne and I'm a senior from Cocoa, FL. When I start to think about my past travels one peculiar thought always crosses my mind, not anything exceptionally strange, just something that will make this adventure different from others. When I reach back into my memory bank I can't recall where I've ever been a part of a true organized travel experience, not a mission trip or even a form of senior trip. Traveling with family is one thing, teachers and students looks a completely different animal. So while it may not appear noteworthy to some, for me it's sort of an odd affect not knowing entirely what to expect. Not only that, but while I had been aware of our school's Travel-Study program for quite some time, it wasn't very high on my priority list until I discovered it was included as a part of the tuition. I wouldn't say I'm a particularly frugal person, but this definitely made me more open to this concept of “studying abroad” as opposed to a personal trip.

​I'm a Business Administration major, so trying to find some connection between that and why I'm going on this trip might be a stretch. Growing up near the ocean definitely played a significant role in why I chose Honduras as a destination. It's something that's had an impact throughout my life and continues to spark an interest in me, even so much as to take an oceanography class recently. Not to mention all the kayaking and snorkeling we'll be able to handle. All in all, I think this will be a great experience. I look forward to exploring a new part of the world and seeing some of the things we've discussed in class come to life.