Taken on Keele University campus in late January, this picture reminds me strongly of my time abroad. Old brick and more modern construction existed side by side, creating a mosaic which showed the history of the university. I walked through this arch almost every day, and each time was reminded of the transition I had made by coming to England. This tree did not bloom until near the end of my time abroad, and its gradual transition from bare branches to blossoms and finally to green leaves parallels my gradual exploration and growth during my time abroad.