From Dani Patton’s winning essay…
“I’ve always believed in the idea that traveling opens your eyes to the world. Ever since my first traveling experience at the age of five, the need to travel 
has been in my blood. I’ve traveled all across this country for years and I have seen first hand this is the best way to learn about other cultures. Travel’s imperative if you want to better understand about other people and their cultures because only so much insight can be gained by learning about cultures in school.”
Special note: Dani originally wrote her essay, planning a study abroad trip to Finland. Her plans have changed some – she will be studying Art for one month in Austria in May 2012 with Northern Michigan University. We held her scholarship for her and the money covered her flight. Have fun Dani!
