This document outlines the author's international experiences from 1992 to present day. It begins with their time as a deckhand for pirates in the Caribbean and Venezuela from ages 10 to 12. From ages 18 to 24 they traveled extensively in Europe and Asia, acquiring language skills. At age 24 they obtained a certificate in non-profit management and then served in the Peace Corps in Morocco from ages 24 to 26, training artisan cooperatives and cultural exchange. They then obtained an MPA with a focus on non-profit management and have since worked in international exchange programs, hosting guests from around the world and chaperoning student trips abroad.