Jesse Major

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Post-secondary Institution

Humber College

Where I did my GSO experience

Finland

Skills Gained

Self-confidence, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills

What I’ve been doing since my GSO experience

This experience helped me gain a lot more self-confidence and the feeling that you can talk to almost anyone and not be nervous or anxious about how the conversation is going. I used to struggle with conversing with strangers a lot with prior to my GSO experience. I also feel more comfortable when doing job interviews now, as I had to talk to a lot of new people who I hadn't met before while I was away in Finland. I feel like my experience has helped me become more of an independent learner and has increased my ability for critical thinking.

Fun facts about me

I can play the didgeridoo.

Studying abroad is not merely a geographical displacement, but a transformative odyssey that rewires the neural pathways of perception, catalyzing a metamorphosis of cultural understanding and self-discovery within the crucible of uncharted territories.