This school, and my entire Queens family motivate me to be the best version of myself, both academically, and personally, each and every day. I often take this incredible privilege for granted when exams roll around and stress overpowers all else. As the end of the year approaches, and the countdown to Winnipeg begins, I also find myself appreciating home, and everyone there more than words could ever begin to express. I’ve learned so much in these last 2 years, and can’t wait to see what the next 2 have in store :blue_heart::yellow_heart:❤️

I’m really not a fan of how elephant sanctuaries are depicted in media sources. When you view something based off of one source, your disposition becomes biased. Having been to one, I can say that they treat the animals with the most amount of care and love and in return the animals show their love back. I can’t speak for all of the sanctuaries because I don’t actually know. But the one I went to took care of rescued elephants from circuses and zoos. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my live to be so close to such gentle giants. They weren’t drugged or mistreated. All I saw was love. Like the love from this two week old elephant and his mom at Dante’s elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, Thailand. If you get a chance to encounter them up close, GO! It will be one of the best experiences of your life!