Hugo Santiago - 🇺🇸 Los Angeles 🇺🇸

"If something makes you feel bad when it ends, it must being pretty wonderful when was happening"

Expressing the meaning of 2022 is quite a challenge for me, as it held a special place in my heart!

The aspiration of embarking on my first trip abroad had been with me since childhood. However, I also nurtured the desire to achieve this opportunity while pursuing my studies. In 2022, this dream finally unfolded into reality, following an immense amount of hard work and endless preparation.

In the tumultuous scenario of a global pandemic, I landed a scholarship to enroll in a program at California State University Northridge (CSUN), situated in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. The initial feelings were a blend of emotions – happiness, anxiety, fulfillment, apprehension, and the list goes on. Although, I hold a solid conviction that fear serves as a constructive force, an authentic source of motivation.

Thought this pictures and videos, I sincerely hope you can get a glimpse into the remarkable experiences of connecting with incredible individuals from diverse corners of the world. Moreover, I aspire to convey the essence of sharing moments in locations that once seemed to exist only in movies.

I'd like also to give a special shout out to my friends Dewi Galih (@wandersagi) and M Rizatha (@mrizatha) for the breathtaking pictures.

Wide eyes, look of interest for anything, and a never ending feeling that wants to hear stories.