Leaping into the Unknown

[@ciaranbehan]

Beyond the barricade Is there a world you long to see?

[@DineLade]

I went to Belarus last September and am staying here for one year. Here I'm volunteering at a workshop for disabled teenagers. I have been here more than half of the time already and I can honestly say these months have been the best months of my life. I have met so many new and amazing people and have learned so much about myself that I don't want to go back in August and I don't even want to think about it.

[@bananawomanD]

When I was 16, I moved from Singapore to Melbourne, Australia on my own to study my last year of high school. It was terrifying and yet the best thing I'd ever done. I met so many new people, learnt so much about myself and the world as well as grew as both a writer and a person. It was the best year of my life.

[@oliviamapplin]

About 6 years ago, (age 15) I went to rural West Africa to do community service for two weeks. I pumped and bleached my own water, worked hard labor, and saw emaciated children daily. I couldn't have any contact with my parents during the trip but I wouldn't change anything for the world as I am now more independent, grateful and concrete in my life beliefs. Travelling and not just "vacationing" is essential for growth and development! I encourage everyone to go and experience the world!

[@megansnyder13]

My big leap was moving from the East Coast of the U.S. all the way to Los Angeles for an internship at a nonprofit organization. I didn't have any family or friends out here and had no idea if i could survive in LA. It turned out to be an amazing experience and I'm so happy to be here. I can't imagine doing anything better with this year that helping the people of this city!

[@samfitz9]

I wish this had been here 3 months ago before I was leaving for my study abroad program in Paris. I was absolutely terrified of that leap, but now I realize it's the best thing I've ever done. There's no better feeling than realizing you are currently living the best days you've ever had.

[@sparklynarwhalicorn]

I think my biggest leap was starting high school this year. I had a really hard time in middle school, I didn't belong and was bullied a lot. I went to a new high school and it was a huge change for me because I met so many awesome people. Now I have a bunch of friends who accept me for who I am, and my life has changed because of it. I'm really happy now. Thank you for inspiring me Carrie!!!

[@JessicaFrameMusic]

Two days after graduating high school, I picked up all of my things and moved 3000 miles away from my hometown to a place where I had never lived before & where I knew no one, just on the hunch that I'd be better off here. It turned out to be the best decision I've ever made! I love my new home and new friends :)

[@Syfydispatchgirl]

I decided to go to school 2000 miles from home where I knew absolutely no one instead of in state where I could go home for the weekend and had people I knew to fall back on. I thought that this would help me become better at communicating and not being so awkward. I have improved socially, and I am convinced that I made the right decision, because I am happy here and have found a very inclusive community :)

[@charliecook7607]

I moved to New Zealand. I was the scariest and best thing me and my family ever did. I moved in December and I had to start high school knowing no one. It was so difficult to pluck up the courage to talk to someone, but I did and now I have awesome friends, an awesome house and an awesome life.

[@FlatOutWalking]

the biggest leap iv'e made recently was the the leap to go to med school, iv'e been a nurse for a couple of years now and i love it, helping people in pain, and those in need, but its always been my dream to become a doctor, and now I'm a few days from taking my admissions test, and I'm scared sh**less, but I'm hanging in there and just hanging on to my dream of becoming a doctor.

[@fiionabee]

Last year I sang solo in front of about 50 people at an open-mic night at my college. I'd only ever sung in front of a couple of friends before, and even then they weren't completely listening. Afterwards several people came up to me and said how much they liked it. Huge confidence booster :)

[@07Sharpel]

I joined NCS last year and it changed my life completely. Before I was so shy, and had a few mental issues, but after the experiences I gained during NCS I became a much more confident and a happy person. It was the best experience of my life so far, and this year I'm joining in on the action again, but going as staff! Everyone should sign up, it was amazing!

[@Unknown_Geek]

I've made a leap into performing in at least 1 show every year! I started doing this back in 2007 (when I was 11 years old) and I have stuck to this commitment and made so many friends and it feels like I have a second family now, made from performers and artists!

[@madelinecastro8423]

Thank you. Just thank you. I love watching your channel because I am so frequently inspired by it. I am about to leave for the adventure of my life serving a mission in Brazil. I'll be serving there for 18 months. I believe when we have those moments where our lives are changed forever it's because the fire of our passion is ignited and we feel that kind of fire deep within us and it stirs the soul. I am excited to experience such feeling while I am taking my leap into Brazil. I can't wait.

[@allicatviii]

I leaped across the North Sea and spent two years in Norway. It was a rollercoaster, handling theft, illness, major family illness and depression all while 1500 miles away from the people I love most in the world, but I would never choose anything different. I recently took the leap of starting a relationship with a man I've known for 20 years. He makes me feel like I'm flying.

[@veryspecialist]

Last Thursday I auditioned for a music school. The day before I had a massive crisis in confidence and ended up crying and saying that I didn't want to do it anymore because it felt like too much of what's important to me to be put at risk.. My Dad convinced me too anyway, and the day after I heard that I got in. WORTH IT.

[@MKitty546]

My leap was going on a week-long mission trip to serve organizations helping the homeless in Denver, CO with a group of 33 people I had hardly met before-hand. It was a twelve-hour drive in 6 vehicles, which made me nervous initially, since that's a long way to go. It turned out so amazing, though! I met more than the other 33 amazing people and was able to make a tangible difference in the places that we went to help. It's amazing to see what so many hands are able to do by working together.

[@yuehswind]

"You're writing your own history with every decision you make." That is an amazing quote. It should totally be on a shirt.

[@mitchwalther7722]

The year after I graduated high school (almost 3 years now). I left the Bay Area I knew and loved and went up to Canada. I went to a one year program with absolutely no one I knew. Totally new set of people and surroundings, + the program was all about character building, group community, and work ethic; so I had to be open immediately. It was easily the hardest but also the best year of my life, and I made a whole new family. That was probably my biggest leap.

[@coombeslauren]

Last July, when I was 16, I took a massive leap and moved from London to Malta on my own. It's still not always easy, and I do get homesick, but the experience of living and studying abroad, as well as the amazing friends I've made here, was so worth it :) xx

[@izsamar243]

I started to write my own book and my leap was showing my friends and family what it was like so far because it's hard to put something like that out into the world. Turns out they all really love it do far and can't wait for the next chapter. Another leap I took wasn't a big one but 2 years ago when I started secondary school I decided to join the football team even though I'd never played before in my life. I've stuck at it and am now one of the best and most dedicated players on the team.

[@princessbelleex]

I've been really ill the past 2 years with my stomach and I was starting to lose hope but then I saw this video and it's inspired me to keep pushing through and get myself better! Thank you Carrie!

[@megand1496]

Leaving my best friends to pursue my passion for art at a brand new school where i did not know anyone. There i met my best friends and i love them to bits. But we all had to graduate and i switched schools again, its been 3 years and we still keep in touch frequently. I was nervous about leaving my old friends, but i had to go for it. I dont talk to any of my old best friends, the ones i was so upset leaving in the first place. I do not regret my choices at all. It has made me more confident

[@emperorandromeda]

i really have needed this video for the last couple of months. see, i joined the military, and am scheduled to go to basic training for 10 weeks starting in june. i am anxious and scared of it, but starting in january and going for a month and a half, i would cry myself to sleep because i thought that i made the biggest mistake of my life. my dad and friends made me feel better about myself, but your videos have been a constant comfort in realizing that i'm not alone. even here, i have friends.

[@ChristinWilsey]

My leap was transferring to a bigger college, away from my best friends and my family, and breaking up with the love of my life to do so. It's still a struggle, but I knew I had to do it for myself, and I don't regret it. Sure, I miss the way things used to be, but life is all about constant change.

[@meganstephenson1220]

So... I recently gave up on a dream that I have had for a very long time. Then everything around me starting talking about living your dreams. This video was the push I needed, thank you! My big leap is beginning my journey to eventually owning my own coffeehouse.

[@PrincessEmmyDoodles]

my country of placement wasTajikistan, I'd never even heard of it, I now consider the place and its people within my heart, I'm brave enough for any adventure or any project no matter how daunting. We were there to improve livlihoods, our project worked within the tourism sector and we ecouraged the disadvantaged to use this market to make a living, we created a wonderful "Rangorang" festival, national tajik news came, vulnurable groups made and sold cultural items and performed.

[@aminaxx1]

my leap of faith was when I was around 8 years old and I signed up for my schools olympic handball team, even though I had never even heard of the sport. By the time I was 11 and 12 I was captain of the team for my last 2 years of primary school and won competitions for the school, 9 years after starting handball I am now the captain of the team I play on and I am on the Ireland team and have represented Ireland numerous times...all because I was an excited 8 year old that liked sport

[@LuvRoryWilliams]

Currently in my life I have one of largest decisions I've ever had to make, one that will no doubt have an impact on my future career. Recently, I found out about a performing arts high school in my area, and it's a big change from what I thought I would be doing for these next four years. I've always loved singing and acting and especially musicals but before now I've never really considered going into this career path, although the more and more I look into it, I love it with all my heart.

[@challengebagel]

8 years ago i leapt into learning first aid! I joined St John Ambulance as a cadet and never regretted doing so! I planned to join learn first aid and leave i have so far only managed to do the first two of those. St John Ambulance has given me so many opportunities, I am now a Unit Manager a Youth Leader and i have also used my skills to save many lives! I now know the importance of being the differance between a life lost and a life saved!

[@VikingPrincesLulubel]

There's this program in my state where high school students (usually 11th grade (so 17)) get to go and spend 7 weeks in either Mexico, Spain, France, or Germany and then live with a host family and speak no English. You only get an hour of internet a week and you sign an honor code that you won't speak english,.So I did this last summer. I went to Spain and it was honestly the most amazing thing I've ever done. Living there, meeting people, speaking Spanish. That leap was definitely worth it.

[@babybuttercup42]

Last year, I made the big decision of going to a small college in a town where I knew no one. I was so nervous, but I packed up anyways. A few days before the fall term began, I broke my foot! I ended up having to go home and drop out to get surgery. I'm back at college now, and while I'm VERY behind everyone else in my year, I am a more responsible person. While I was at home, i learned better time management, how to cook and drive, and even how to take better care of my health.

[@Ohtori]

About three years ago I decided that I wanted to try going to fashion school so I could become a costume designer. To make it extra difficult I decided I wanted to do this in Japan, so I caught up on my language skills, applied to school and now I'm about to start my third and final year at a design school in Osaka. At times it was scary, lonely, frustrating...but I've stuck it out and I'm really proud of myself. So glad I took the plunge.

[@Kiranja]

I made one big leap soon after graduating from high school: I went to New Zealand all by myself, with just a backpack nd no plan nd stayed for five months. Awesome months and I have neer regretted it. I made another big leap my first year of uni: auditioning for my universitys musical group. I was gven a role and now it's my fourth year on stage. I have had such a good time, made friends for life and found a wonderful boyfriend through this group, so I am really happy I dare to take that leap.

[@crazy4ballet7]

My big leap is going to a big ballet school in the big city. This means leaving my friends and current dance studio behind and a long trek to school everyday. It's been rough wrapping my head around this but this made me feel better. Thank you :)

[@nordaky]

I took a big leap when I moved to the UK to study. I didn't know anyone in England, and I came here all on my own. It was a bit scary moving away from everyone I knew, but it was what I wanted to do. Though it was quite a lonely experience at first, I grew from it and gained a lot more independence, as well as new friends.

[@Vermundorr]

My biggest leap was becoming an exchange student in Thailand for one year at age 15! It's been incredibly difficult at times, but I don't regret one moment of it. This experience has changed my life forever.

[@katesingleton9725]

You just inspired me to not drop out of university as the work load was consuming me. I'm off to do my uni assignment now. Thank you Carrie for making a difference in my life. I've saved the link for the next time I feel overwhelmed. Please do more of these videos. xx we love you!

[@ItsDanaFTW]

When I was 12 I joined a Girl Scout backpacking group. I remember how extremely nervous I was at first but now I can't believe I ever doubted. It put me into a world of fun interesting ppl who also like rock climbing, camping, mountain climbing... And definitely helped mold me into the strong independent person I am today.

[@daevillittlepig]

The biggest leap I've taken was joing the track team in seventh grade. I wasnt very good at it but it inspired me to run on my school's cross country team the next year. I ended up doing really well and have ran both track and cross country every year since. I love running and now it is practically life. There have been bumps and bruises but at the end of the day I'm surrounded by people I love and its so much fun.

[@Jellybabiesgeorgie]

My big leap was having a scoliosis repair surgery that could have eith paralysed me or fixed my spine, that was slowly crushing my organs. Thank-you Carrie. xxx

[@kristenshearburn5373]

Thank you for being such a positive and uplifting voice on KZbin. I am on the edge of a big change in my life. I spend most of my days being excited one moment and completely terrified the next. which hopefully means I am on to something good. So thanks for the encouragement! Lots of love to ya girl from a fellow leaper!

[@onewriterrevolution]

My big leap is happening right now! I'm in the process of moving out on my own to my very first flat; and I'm dealing with all the overwhelming adulty things that go with it; renters insurance, utility payments, cable vs. satellite, deposit payments, credit checks, and just trying to find enough funds for me and my roomies to cover everything! I've been feeling a bit drowned recently, this video was a nice reminder that I'm not alone. Thanks so much Carrie.

[@SilverLikeStarlight]

Thanks, Carrie. I'm about to face graduating from High School, and then heading to college. I've been so stressed and worried about it lately, no matter how much I try to just trust God. A lot of people in my life have been so supportive, but it was amazing to hear you cheering me on as well. I hope you see this and read just how much you and the Hopefuls have helped to give me... hope! DFTBA, @StarlitGrace

[@9kefy7]

well, i'm going to finland for 3 months in a school exchange program. don't no how is going to work but i'm feeling more confident now, thank you Carrie. i've really helped me in so many ways....

[@abitcritical4145]

I've started to come out of my shell a bit, and try re-enventing myself before high school in the fall. I started vocal lessons, and it has really made a HUMONGOUS chance in my life for the better. I've gotten more friends, and I kinda look forward to the certain things they do everyday that make me want to smile. And before I say the last ones know this: I have pretty low self-confidence a lot of the time. Now I am getting a new hair style (Huge thing for me) and perfoming my first solo...EVER

[@23daretobelieve]

My big leap is graduating high school and start a new life at university with completely new people and to tell you all the truth I'm so scare but so happy a new chapter in my life is starting. xx

[@rheannawalsh4937]

Halfway through my second last year of high school, I changed to an alternative school across town, where I knew no-one. As a result, I've joined two orchestras, started an Etsy store, made a load of new friends, and am getting my pilots licence. I graduate at the end of the year, and I definitely think it's one of the best decisions I've made to date.

[@33niewiem33]

The biggest leap in my life was coming to england, starting school for the first time and not speaking the language at all. Aparently I always told myself 'I am strong I can make it' and even recently I said to myself 'you go girl, you can do it' in my sleep, I have a strange but effective way of getting me through tough times

[@morganisawsom]

It has been bright to my attention recently several times that I have to take a leap of faith to help better my self and I just wanted to let you know that you are one of the people

[@RemsieGargoyle]

With the last few month I have been preparing for sending in a script I've been writing to the BBC and for a while I've decided 'it isn't good enough or they will judge me' but you've made me realise it doesn't matter because there is always a chance they will like it

[@CJPoisonesk]

I did NCS last year- it's totally awesome, none of us knew each other and now we're all really good friends

[@PoisonPeaPod]

Two years ago I decided to go on a two week long, all Irish speaking camp far from my home. I was pretty nervous because I didn't know anyone going and wasn't particularly skilled in friend-making. But I took the leap and had the time of my life. I made a huge amount of friends and actually managed to speak Irish! SUCCESS!

[@AmyVsTheZombies]

My big leap was to start a KZbin channel a few months ago, I did it partly to get over my self consciousness and my fear of talking to new people, and although the channel is still progressing quite slowly, my self confidence is already so much better and I'm so much happier because of it! And thank you carrie for being a large part of my inspiration for starting (and not giving up on) my KZbin channel! :D

[@CathyeXxX]

I've been finding it hard to get motivation to revise for my last set of a level exams, and this video has actually given me a push to try my best to get there, if I don't I'll know I tried my best! Thank you carrie!

[@fayedaisy6750]

Carrie you really are like a big sister to me. You've helped me so much and opened my eyes to the world around us. I can't thank you enough! you are my inspiration and your positive outlook on life always makes me smile. Stay you and never stop ;)xx

[@greyhoundstations]

My leap of faith was writing for my student newspaper. It turned into writing for independent music magazines and website and I'm now applying for editorial positions in London!

[@meganbourassa5241]

Me and my curling team just won gold at an international championship yesterday! We were the youngest team there, and this was our first year playing together. We worked really hard, and our determination paid off. :)

[@missmoviemonster1]

Last November I went overseas for the first time ever on my own at 17 and ended up falling in love with London, where I stayed for a couple of weeks. It was pretty daunting going on my own so young, but I had an absolutely amazing time and it was a great way to mark finishing school and becoming an adult. I absolutely do not regret going or any of the experiences I had along the way and I got to do some of the thing I'd been wanting to do since I was a little kid. The risk definitely paid off

[@georgeg6192]

I realise as an 18 year old male, and aspiring MMA fighter, I am not exactly your target demographic, but I found this video (especially) inspiring. It's the small incremental differences you make to your life daily that add up in the long run and really make the difference. As the path I wish to follow is perhaps not your average aspiration, videos like this make me feel I have some support out there, even if not directly. Thank you x

[@heatherkozak15]

I love trying new things! Whether its travelling or just doing something fun and crazy with my friends! That's why I love watching KZbinrs like Carrie because they give me these amazing ideas of things I can try! But one example of me taking a leap was going to camp... alone... when I was just 7 years old for a whole week away from home. One of the scariest things I've done but because of that I have gone to that camp for 8 years now as I am 15 now! One of my better moves :)

[@xtheKatintheHat]

I will be leaping into the unknown in a year and a half when my best friend and myself will be leaving Canada for England. With the SWAP program, we'll be living and working in England for a whole year. I've only been outside of the Maritimes once before and it was for a school trip. This SWAP program will help me have the adventure I need once I graduate from uni.

[@skuba3000]

I moved schools for my final year, from a class of 30 to 180. Have no regrets - this year has been one of the best in my life :D

[@paigiepie12]

After high school I had no idea what I wanted to do. I spent a year in college and was constantly changing my mind about what I wanted to do with my life. So one day, I joined the Air Force. Just like that. I was absolutely petrified that maybe I had made a bad decision. I still have five years ago minimum, but I know this was the best thing I could have ever done. I have met so many amazing people and I am so much more confident now. I'm no longer afraid of life and of getting out there.

[@carlybutterfield7409]

A few years ago I moved to a new state all on my own after high school. Since then I have moved about a few more times, but never back home. This last time I moved I moved to be near a dear friend that I met on my first journey. We are talking about getting married now, and I have a totally new life that I built for myself. It was scary as all heck, but really thinking about it, I wouldn't change anything.

[@StarshipRanger93]

I made a huge leap into the unknown when I decided to do a winter season. It has now given me the confidence to do a summer season and I am travelling down to London by myself to get my flight - I organised it on my own as well :)

[@CandyGirl703]

I did the pilot programme for NCS and got to spend 5 days on a tall ship, with other people around my area, we were the crew it was really cool living on a boat. The next week though was really badly orgonised and we ended up sleeping on a church floor and had nothing to cook with and a broken oven we got through and invented some new games. We also help raise money for a charity as our final project. Looking back on it - it was a really amazing experience! But I'm not sure if I'd do it again.

[@Potterheadoverhere]

This video has inspired me to do something I'd never thought I'd do. I'm going to try my hardest and my best at stopping self harming. Thank you, Carrie. Thank you so much

[@forevernotnever]

I went on NCS last summer. I can honestly say it was the best 3 weeks of my life. The people I met through it were incredible, and I got to do things I wouldn't have got to have done otherwise. If you're considering doing it, you won't regret it, I promise!

[@torisaurus5]

Always a big leap for me is sharing my writing with my friends and showing them my blog.

[@mtrench2896]

Recently, I made this big leap into making KZbin videos. You and Phil Inspired me to finally start making videos and ever since I've gained this whole new community of friends. And I'm never looking back

[@TheElgott]

I went to africa. I was so scared the night before but now I dont regret a second of it, and it was amazing to be at two schools there and on a safari! I went with friends, both people who already were my best friends and friends I made there while we were traveling togheter. And I am only fourteen and have been in Tanzania and seen the big 5 and being far from home for quite a while!

[@LifeWithEm97]

ikr?? her singing is the BEST

[@L0v3lik3wint3r]

Making the leap is a challenge, breaking out of your comfort zone is both terrifying and satisfying. I broke out of my shell a bit, and started making KZbin videos, and I made my own self-hosted website. Despite the fear of failure, I keep trucking because no matter what, I don't want to look back in a few years and wish I had.

[@imstuckIRLNlikeNit]

This is exactly what I needed to hear, Im loosing my marbles over my new video that I have to upload on sunday as the third part of my creativity-project that I´ve been working on since January 3th. That´s my latest leap, committing to what´s important to me and what makes me happy. And this project is now both a channel and a blog. And I have also felt more inspired to make videos on this channel. This project "maijability-The Thrill of Creativity" makes me more happy than I have ever been!

[@CaliMonsterific]

I moved to a new school this year and was desperate for friends, so I joined the Track and Field team. Being the laziest person I know, this was a pretty big leap for me. But it was worth it, I now have such a great group of friends, and I am so healthy and happy. I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else.

[@XpunkishXduckX]

My big leap was when I drove from Texas to Oregon to study zoology at Oregon State University.Getting there was no piece of cake but absolutely amazing!However, I'm probably gonna have to withdraw from school for a bit because I can't afford to pay the $2,000 in tuition left after Financial Aid.On the bright side, I met the love of my life literally just across the hall in my dorm. Whatever happens, I know I'll have him there beside me so my big leap, even if i fell, hasn't have gone to waste :)

[@oliv3691]

By far my biggest leap to date was moving from the US to South Korea. I moved halfway around the world to start a new job in a foreign country whose language I couldn't speak. It was the scariest, most amazing thing I've ever done and it turned out to be the best decision I've ever made.

[@akb123penguin]

One of the biggest leaps I've taken was 2 years, I didn't like the high school I was at. It was my first year in high school and I was being bullied pretty bad. Later that year I found out about another high school the specialized in film, which was something I was (and still am) really interested in. The school was hours away from where I was living.so my parents decided to up and leave everything we knew so I could peruse something I really wanted.

[@sophiekingham286]

my leap was when i entered a singing comp with my best friend and i was really shy and now even people i dont no are coming up to me and saying "wow your that girl on sticky tv! You were great!" and now that has given me a huge confidence boost.

[@kaathrynh]

I've taken the chance and signed up to go to Peru in summer 2014 to help renovate an orphanage, plant lots of trees, trek a mountain for 5 days, and visit lots of different areas staying in camps! So excited! Now I've just got to fundraise £4000 to go!

[@rizznrita]

I totally got teary eyed at this. I love Carrie so much.

[@xAmBeR123lLyx]

Because of this I am now more determind then ever to move from New Zealand back home to England to do musical theatr and perform in a West End stage so thank you. xx

[@Sauvium1]

There are a lot of things in life that I've always wanted to do, the list grows ever day. The most recent big leap I took was getting on a plane and flying to Europe where I spent five months traveling on my own. It's something I spent my life dreaming about and a year and a half working my butt off for but it was terrifying. If it hadn't been for my boyfriend & my mother & the encouraging words of my friends, I never would have made it. I'm so glad that I did though, it was absolutely amazing.

[@cluelesslittlekate]

n a music room just having a bit of fun, to four amazing musicians who'll be having their first gig together next week. And I have to say thank you, Carrie. You gave me the confidence to take the leaps I have with my music. You're a true inspiration. Love, Kate!

[@mcarterinc]

Carrie, thank you so much for this video. It genuinely inspired me to regain hope. I'm currently in the unknown and it's dark and scary because I have no idea where it's currently leading me. It's as though the light at the end of it has been lost, but your beautiful writing today has inspired me to keep seeking that light no matter where it leads me. I am excited and ready to make some changes.

[@Jinx9lives]

Last year, i entered an impromptu speaking competition. I'm terrified of public speaking but I'm always so inspired by people who do those things so I wanted to try and do something I admire rather than just watch it. I got into the finals and spoke on a stage in front of hundreds of people. I didn't win, but just getting into the top 5 made my year, and I'm so proud of myself for having made that choice.

[@_kayleaux]

My big leap won't happen for a few more months, but I was admitted into a program through my university that gives me the opportunity to live in New York City for the summer and intern. So I'll be living completely on my own, thousands of miles from friends, family and my boyfriend in the big city. I'm super nervous, but I'm so very excited at the same time because I know that this is going to change my life.

[@ruthmoore1753]

High School was a massive leap for me. I had spent the first nine years of my life being home schooled, which ment that I had never gone to public school or even really hung out with people my own age. In grade 10 I made the terrifying decision to go to public school. And it turned out really well, I have made tons of friends and discovered a love of the theater and acting that I didn't even know I had! :)

[@TheItachiNii]

NCS was the best 4 weeks of my life :) Met so many amazing people~

[@troublecleff13]

I sang in front of an audience of 300 people and just last week I shared a song I wrote with someone for the first time. It was amazing.

[@doppledoo]

Recently, I auditioned for a part of the chorus in a youth theatre production of les mis, and I got the part. That was the beginning of my leap. It may not sound like much, but I am possibly one of the most shy people ever to live, so to even audition was a huge thing for me. I did it with a friend, but she didn't get the role she was going for, so she won't do it now, and believe me, I am terrified to go it alone. I am so glad I found this video, as it has convinced me to continue with the pro

[@xomindiioo]

my big leap into the unknown was when i did the Disney College Program. that had been the first time i had ever left home and it was to a compactly different state to live with people i had never met. i was scared at first and i was totally dreading the first day. but i got throw it and turns out it was the best desision i have ever made in my life. now i am saving all my money, working 2 jobs so i can move down there full time and live forever making magic. :)

[@TripleRRR89]

I left the security of a two and a half year relationship to be with someone else who I had fallen for. We have been together for over three and a half years now and it has been difficult but we have helped each other through family illness (cancer) and bereavement. We now live 70 miles apart and see each other for a weekend every month. Its tough but I wouldn't change it, I love my boyfriend and all it took was a leap into the unknown to find true happiness. Follow your hearts.

[@dippyinwonderland]

Btw in Nottingham this year ncs will take place over four weeks. The first is the "expedition" week, spent camping and getting to know your teammates. The second is at a local college where you get to be really good friends and have a go at loads of fun games and activities. The third is a week spent planning your community action project, while taking on more 'household' jobs to develop skills and independence. The final week is where you do your community action project.

[@RH1ANNAB3AR]

My leap of faith was telling everyone about my girlfriend. I'm so proud that I can finally tell people about her and feel comfortable and not scared that I'd get beaten up for it (like I used to at previous schools) She is one of the biggest impacts on my life and I'm so happy I can call her mine, even though she's in a different continent that me.. I had to move away from her a year ago because my parents dragged me to Australia. But I now realise that, with her, I have nothing to be scared of

[@nataliepearce253]

I've never really been one to jump into the unknown, it scares me. But recently i've been trying to find out my passion, so i've been trying hundreds of new things and have discovered i'm a rather nifty chef, i have applied to loads of jobs and have gotten one in a local restaurant. I am loving it, it's one of the best things i've ever done and i'd like to thank you Carrie, you are one of my idols and inspirations and i'd have probably done none of this if it wasn't for you. :)

[@EmilyTurner92]

I applied to do a year abroad in Canada. Now I'm coming to the end of my year and it's terrifying how quickly time has gone. I'm so glad I lept, I was absolutely bricking it the day I packed up my life and headed to Heathrow to get on the plane but this year has been the best year of my life without a doubt, I've made amazing friends, had some great experiences, and I've got the chance to travel to some beautiful places! Feel the fear and do it anyway!

[@LindeRobin]

Hello Carrie. I'm an eighteen year old girl from the Netherlands and I'm in England as an Au Pair for 6 months. This was the biggest change in my life untill now. I'm really enjoying it! I thought it would be quite scary being so far away from everyone and everything I know, but I'm loving my time here. I'm also very excited to start my study in September when I'm back in the Netherlands again. P.s. You are an inspiration, thank you for your video's! :)