It started with a 10-Day Study Abroad Program. Little did I know that the short journey that began in June of 2011 would lead to a 2-month public relations/marketing internship with Coca-Cola Turkey. I'm currently living in Istanbul, Turkey, and working under one of the greatest companies one could wish for. Follow my experiences and keep up with my progress here on my blog.


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If you would like to support me financially you can do so in whatever capacity is realistic for you. I'd love for you to be a part of this journey with me and I will be mailing out letters to everyone who supported me when I return from the trip. Just click the button below and you can pay with any major credit card or a PayPal balance. Just make sure you look in the bottom left-hand corner for the "Don't Have a PayPal Account?" section. Thank you SO much!



PETCO Park Stadium in San Diego

Enjoying the SD Padres game along with a Coke!

What will you do for a Coke?

One of the many delicious desserts I devoured on my trip

My awesome party invite made by Alex

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for making me feel so welcomed and loved after being gone for two months!

Thank you Pat for driving everyone to and from the pool so I wouldn’t notice the cars!

Thank you Mrs. Maeland for planning the menu and setting up the food!

Thank you Señora Rodriguez for making the yummy cake!

Thank you Cristina and Tio for supplying Coke products!

Thanks Nanny, Mr. Maeland, Adam, Ivan y Cynthia, AB y Elisamar, Señor Rodriguez, Candice, Maggie and CJ, Abany and Matt, Ginna, Carolina,  and Atefeh for attending and helping out with the party!

Thank you Mom and Dad for EVERYTHING! 

THANK YOU Alex for having the great idea and gathering everyone! 

I will never forget this day. I love you guys very much. Thank you!!!!!!

My Welcome Home Party!!! It was a beautiful and VERY hot Sunday afternoon after church when all of a sudden I found my family and friends in my house screaming, “SURPRISE”! I had no idea they had planned such an incredible gathering for me! I enjoyed every minute of it, and I am extremely thankful I made it back home safely!