by October 9th, 2018
Today is our last evening aboard the Sikuliaq. Everyone has mixture of feelings though we are sad to go, but we are all ready to get back to our daily routine, bringing with us the memories of this trip. The experiences we had on aboard the vessel has given us a bigger insight on research. And allowed us to
meet amazing people, whether it was the crew, the scientists, or other participants. I know we plan stay in touch with each other.
This voyage has its ups and downs. We started with seasickness and terrible storms, but after the first few days passed we had the opportunity to research what’s in the Bering Sea. Using physical oceanography, geology, and biology we learned what organisms, sediments, and surface currents are in the Bering Sea.
Though the research was fantastic, what really makes me sentimental were the nights I got to spend with the other participants, crew, and scientists. I was able to hear some amazing stories about shipwrecks, tsunamis, research in Argentina, and many other. This was the real highlight of my trip.
Making me realize that I have barely started in my journey through life and need to seek opportunities to grow as person. I’m now really excited to see what the future has in store for me.
– Myesa Swangel
