From Brahma to Buddha, Spring 2008

Hello Everyone! My name is Allie Futty and I am 18 years old and currently a senior at a small Catholic high school in Mansfield, Ohio. Growing up in a small Midwest town, I have had to find many ways to entertain myself. I enjoy reading, music, art, religious studies, community service, and being outdoors. Oddly enough what first drew me to eastern culture was listening to the song "Across the Universe" by The Beatles my freshman year. In my free time, I work at a small bakery/coffee/sandwich shop, Aspen Bread and Bagel. I wanted to travel abroad before entering college but I also did not want to take a year off to do it, so this program fit well into my plans. Next year I plan on attending one of the 10 schools I applied to (and hopefully get in to) and studying East Asian Culture and Religion. I have never traveled abroad before so I am very nervous but so excited to meet all of you in New York! See you in February!