My time at IRRI has passed and I have arrived back in the US. There are many things I will miss about the Philippines, most especially the people, the weather, and the food, but it also feels good to be back on campus. I’m glad I have some time to readjust to life on campus before my senior year begins. I have a lot of nerves going into my final year, there is so much lined up on my agenda but there is also so much to look forward to!
It’s hard to believe that this will be my final blog post for my IRRI internship experience but I’ve enjoyed every second of it and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity to participate in the IWU Freeman Asia Program. The IWU Freeman Asia Program has allowed me to visit Asia for the first time, experience my first internship, and develop personal and professional relationships which I am sure will prove to be long-lasting.
I would like to thank Dr. Teddy Amoloza, Stacey Shimizu, Tito Mon, my fellow interns, and everyone at IRRI for making this experience possible and for granting me the opportunity to take part in an adventure of a lifetime!
“Some good things must come to an end and when the good things are gone, better things are on the way”
— Unknown