You are the company you keep. Here was the company I kept late last Saturday night: one couple who returned from Brazil several years ago, another couple departing for Israel in two weeks, a third couple heading to Italy in September, newlyweds planning the start of their life together in Africa next year, and Joe and I just months from Germany. Five couples, five countries, ten lives changed by uncountable international experiences.

This company came together through the Olmsted Foundation Orientation & Reunion weekend, an opportunity for the new class of scholars to meet each other and previous scholars. The dinner gala was at Anderson House in Washington DC, coupled with perfect weather! It was a great kick-off to the journey that will be Germany and the Olmsted Scholarship.