How I think these 8 weeks are gonna change me

When I thought about the Rome experience I knew that I would come out as a different person. I wondered in what ways I would change. As I arrived in the busy airport I knew that I would become a more independent person. Being pushed out of my comfort zone will force me to learn new things and become a confident person. I was always a very timid person and over the years I have gotten better but I know this will give the extra boost I need. Already we have had to talk to people who do not speak much English; at first it was intimidating but they appreciate the effort. Already I feel like I am putting myself out there by trying to order in Italian. I also believe that being away from home will take away any crutch I could lean on and make me do it myself.
Another way I feel this will affect me as a person is in my career path. My major is government/ foreign affairs at Walsh. Other cultures and there government have always interested me and now instead of learning from a book I am getting some firsthand experience. I think that after being here I will choose to focus on the foreign affairs classes more. On the other hand I could realize I want to focus on domestic government. I am open to whatever path this experience opens me up to.