Our trip to Russia is only my second time ever leaving the United States, so I’ve been especially excited about the unique experiences I’ve gotten to have abroad. Last night we attended St. Petersburg’s Scarlet Sails event, during which approximately 80,000 of the highest-ranked students in Russia travel to St. Petersburg alongside their families and teachers to celebrate their graduation from school. Some of my classmates and I took a boat ride to watch the 10:30 PM sunset and the Scarlet Sails fireworks from the water. We had an incredible view and got to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
