JOURNEY 360 DEGREES - Key Persons

Christina McFaul came to the realization at the age of 18, when she took her first journey abroad to study in Costa Rica that traveling was to be her life quest. Christina's next long-term educational jaunt was one that less than 1% of the world's population will ever do by sea! In 2006, Christina circumnavigated the globe in 100 days aboard The MV Explorer, a vessel operated by Semester at Sea, a floating university. The voyage around the world took her to 13 countries while she studied international business, culture, art history, economics, and people from all lifestyles. It was on this trip that she truly learned what it means to be a Global Citizen. Her travels now tally over 50 countries visited and explored. Her inspiration for Journey 360 Degrees is born out of a simple philosophy that travel should be authentic and your growth should be unfiltered. That travel should take you to a place that can touch your heart, mind, and soul. Christina's genuineness and devotion to this project are based on her life's journey of difficulties, joys and sorrows, and the determination that she was put on this planet to help people reach their full potential and live a life nothing short of extraordinary. Christina's core values help you to understand who she is and the lives she wants to touch. Christina believes in Courage to live through your heart and stand up for what is right and just in the face of all odds. She believes in Compassion to constantly be seeking to understand and accept people from all lifestyles for what they are and seeing the vastness of the situation. She believes in Adventure, to push beyond your boundaries, take purposeful risks, and have fun while challenging yourself. She believes in Wisdom because the search for knowledge and understanding is a continual journey of discovery. Have a willingness to step out of your comfort zone and embrace the journey every step of the way. She believes in Perseverance because you must be committed to the process and never gives up on your dreams and goals in life. Her legacy will be simple she helped others to explore their fears, challenge themselves to grow, inspired them with other cultures and lands, created a curriculum for enduring leadership to thrive, and established a network of mentors that continues to pay it forward. Her leadership belief of Loyalty dictates that no one will be left behind that is willing and eager to grow. To encourage and inspire people to take a stand for themselves and others even when no one else will. To be so secure and connected to your own soul that you walk through life with confidence, purpose and freedom to be who you are.