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Alumni Spotlight Emily Morgason A lot has changed between now and my time at King, but the one thing that has remained constant is my love and need for travel. I can remember walking up the hill to the dining hall, lost in my thoughts about classes, responsibilities, and the future, when I saw a flyer about a study abroad trip to the Yucatan. In that moment, I remember thinking no matter what I have to do, I will go on that trip. That trip was a kick starter for me, and it solidified my passion for travel and experiencing other cultures. Since that day, I have participated in a total of three study abroad trips with Dr. Han Ong through King. Most recently, I was a chaperone for a trip to Malaysia and Vietnam. That trip continually took my breath away in the best ways. A moment that really stood out to me was when we were on a boat in Hạ Long Bay, which has been a place on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I found a set of stairs that took you up to the top deck. No one had noticed it yet, so I worked my way up and found myself completely alone with the most incredible view. I stood there in complete awe and Dr. Ong’s 2019 Malaysia-Vietnam trip amazement. Those moments that make the world stand still and make us realize how lucky we are to be alive and to witness this world’s beauty is the reason I keep finding a way to travel. It’s a different experience traveling as a chaperone in some ways, but the magic is still there, and now I get to witness the spark in others when they discover their love for traveling, which truly makes my heart happy. Today, travel is still a big focal point for me. I have taken jobs that have given me the freedom to travel or jobs that have included travel opportunities. However, athletics is also a big passion of mine, and I have had opportunities to work with many different athletes. I am a certified athletic trainer, but I also just completed my certification in sports massage therapy. My career goal now is to work and travel with a sports team or a performing arts company. I owe the enlightenment for both my Ha Long Bay, Vietnam passions from my time spent at King University. King gave me the chance to see parts of the world I may not have seen otherwise, and the opportunity to discover my skillset in sports medicine.
