A big thing that changed my life was the trip that I went on this summer to the Philippines. I got to spend two weeks there and learned many things about people in the Philippines. The way of life over there is so much different than mine. The trip reminded me not to take things for granted and be thankful for what I have. I made new friends there and even learned a few words of their language. The trip made a big impact on my life, and I'll always be thankful that I was able to go on it.