✈️ Part 3: I left the country at 16 My parents sent me to study abroad in Spain. Best decision they ever made. That experience wasn’t just about learning Spanish or seeing Europe—it was about building the confidence, independence, and global perspective that Harvard admissions officers were looking for. When you’re navigating a foreign country as a teenager (and thankfully I had my bestie and AUTHOR @ikendoit2 with me), figuring out public transportation, making friends in another language, and solving problems on your own, your independence skyrockets. You become resourceful. You become brave in new ways. And that’s exactly what sets applicants apart in college admissions. Ivy League and top tier schools don’t just want smart students—they want students who take risks, who step outside their comfort zones, who have a worldview beyond their hometown (especially in the current 🌍 environment we are living in). My parents understood that experiential learning would prepare me for Harv...