kristen wiggins
university of maryland, class of 2013
bachelor of science, marketing
specializing in digital marketing, web development, and media relations
CURRENTLY: seeking opportunities as Digital Marketing and SEO SpecialistForm *of science, marketing major
TRAVELING
exploring. adventuring. learning. living.
The world just won't let me slow down!
Traveling means the WORLD to me! Since the tender age of 2,
taking my first big trips all the way across the country to Disneyland in California and across the sea to Puerto Rico, I have always been on the move. Growing up, I spent many summers enjoying family trips to many of the US's famous cities, and on cruises (my mom's favorite!), where my affinity for brilliant blue Caribbean beaches grew incessantly.
Yearly cruises meant growing accustomed to having afternoons spent on various islands, jet-skiing, snorkeling, and just plain soaking up the sun. But, after I received my first official passport stamp in 2008 and stepped foot in the beautiful and awe-inspiring Paris, France, I began to realize that there was so much more to travel! My parents may not have known it several years ago, but by bringing me along on these amazing trips, they were cultivating a passion that their little girl would forever pursue.
Since my first trip abroad, I have found my way back to Europe a couple of times (Southern France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal) and to Asia (Thailand). Each trip has been nothing short of epic for so many reasons. Following these many unforgettable adventures, I left each country with a stronger desire to continue to broaden my global horizons. Going to the edge and past my comfort zone at times gives me the rewarding opportunity to learn about cultures so different from my own. My dreams to explore and discover the world run deep, and my adventurous spirit will remain alive as long as I do.