A Flight to Freedom
That's exactly why I came," I said.
But a trace of worry slipped through Charles' tone. "I'll be honest, Ms. Stone, but you're not the first. Others came before you, and they didn't last long.
"The food, the culture shock, and the language barrier were too much for them. They barely scratched the surface of their studies before heading home."
I paused, then answered firmly, "Everything we have today was paved with the sacrifices of those who came before us. Compared to that, this is nothing. I will see this through."