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Sweat dripped down my back as I reached the windy peak. Turning slightly I could see a panorama of the valley, buff stone punctuated by spindling church spires and red flags. Just as in every city and village I had visited, the call of “Allah Akbar,” or “God is great” rang out in the evening air. As I listened to the smooth undulations of the imam’s voice, I could not help but think, “Two weeks. I only have two weeks.”

My trip to Turkey the summer following my junior year confirmed what I had long felt about international travel. On my tours with school and choir I explored cultural singing traditions, studied tumultuous histories, and lived with diverse young students and choristers, but I was always limited by time.

At the end of my senior year, having finished the arduous college application and selection process, I realized that I am in a unique position. I no longer feel the pressure to work on my high school resume, nor do I feel the obligation to find an internship, a job, and eventually a career. I see Global Citizen Year as the perfect opportunity to use this time in my life in a rich and meaningful way. I won’t feel the need to rush from concert to museum to lecture. Instead I will become incorporated into a family and fully immersed in a different culture.

Chloe Bash

About Chloe Bash


Chloe has traveled extensively throughout her time in youth choirs, forming cross-cultural connections and sharing her passion for music. At home she is committed to a leadership within her local community, serving as All-School Co-President at her high school and working as an assistant conductor for young choristers. She is excited to expand upon her past travel experience and passion for international affairs while on the Global Citizen Year.

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