Hi, my name is Cate McCoy! I’m a second year student majoring in chemical engineering, with specific interest in the environmental applications of the field. I’m from Marietta, GA, and having lived in Georgia my whole life, I’ve become antsy to get to know a new place. This summer, I get to do just that, and I can’t wait to broaden my horizons past the Pencil Building and the Peach State.
A core piece of my identity is my love for the outdoors. I credit this to my dad, as I grew up with him taking my three older sisters and I on a wide variety of adventures, from hiking to zip-lining to kayaking. At GT, I’m involved in rock-climbing through Outdoor Recreation Georgia Tech, so you’ll find me at the climbing gym during the week and at the crag on the weekends! My greatest outdoor adventure to date was this past summer in Vermont, where I camped for two months while working on a nature conservation crew. This summer, I’m looking forward to exploring the nature of Europe–some of the activities on my bucket list include hiking in Interlaken, visiting the Cliffs of Moher, and climbing in the Dolomites!
While my love for the outdoors will likely lead me to the more remote locations of Europe, my other interests will provide me with plenty to do in the cities. As an avid reader and Goodreads user, I’m constantly looking for new books to read (even though I have at least 20 unread ones sitting on my shelf). While abroad, I look forward to visiting bookstores in the many cities I visit–a specific shop on my list is the famous Shakespeare and Company in Paris. Along with the bookstores, I’m excited to experience vintage markets, art museums, and concerts during my travels through Europe.
Follow along for stories of my adventures abroad, whether it’s a day hike through the mountains of Switzerland or a shopping spree at a French street market!