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  This was the first time I was out of Maryland, I left to visit grandparents on my mom's side of the family.
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  First time being in a big city, it was a large contrast from where I lived. I was able to do many things that I wasn't able to do in Maryland, which is more rural.
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  When I went to Tennessee, I saw mountains for the first time. I thought it was very interesting, and the environment was new to me.
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  My dad and I went to Washington to ski/snowboard, it was much better than the local ski resorts and I wanted to visit the West coast again.
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  The West coast was very new to me, and I liekd it much better than southern Maryland. I was able to hike on Mt. Reineer, and I wanted to travel much more after that.
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  My dad and I are planning to go to Washington state a third time and go see landmarks such as the rainforest, mountains, and San Juan islands.
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  See a national park in he country. I've always wanted to see what a national park was like, and it would be a good chance to travel and experience nature.
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  Studying abroad would give me a good chance to see other cultures and travel around the world. I would be able to get out of this country and see other things.
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  Save up enough money to travel to major sites such as natural wonders in other countries. It would eb a great chance to see other cultures and famous landmarks.