Harvard University

The most life-changing lessons waiting to be discovered lie beyond the snug bounds of monotony and routine – beyond the classroom. This truth is something I recognized only recently, after electing to immerse myself in the world of dairy farming. Initially I was anything but content. I will confess, I was apprehensive. Encountering a strange new environment is always unsettling to a certain degree. However, beyond my immediate tentativeness, this experience challenged me to take a fresh, creative approach to learning, and develop a personal resilience and drive which I would never have…