I pledge that…

I will embrace the mistakes I make and laugh along with those who find them comical; 

I will make friends with people who aren’t like me;

I will take the flights I miss, the trains I get thrown off of and the busses that break down in stride;

I will practice more than just the curse words;

I will eat what’s in front of me, especially when I don’t know what it is;

I will respect my host culture and myself;

I will not panic when I get lost;

I will never pack more than I can carry;

I will never ignore my surroundings;

I will never forget that every place has both good points and bad;

I will appreciate the opportunities I’ve been given;

I will push the limits of my comfort zone.