In my last semester of college, my favorite professor made an (1) (announce) that he would be teaching a study-abroad course over the winter break in Cambodia. The more he talked about the opportunity, the more (2) (interest) I became. I left class, thinking I might (3) (actual) do it.
My immediate excitement gave in to excuses (4) the weeks passed.The trip would be expensive, I would have less time to spend with my family over the break and so on. In short, I was (5) (terrify) of taking the risk.
On the day I made my (6) (decide)，I suddenly felt as if I had seen myself clearly. Why was I so scared to take this chance? How could I let fear get (7) the way of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Besides, I had always dreamed of travelling the world and (8) (study) abroad was a major point in my life. So I took the challenge and (9) (fly) to Cambodia.
Now, looking back to my experiences in Cambodia, I cherish them very much. It has taught me (10) (conquer) fears, big or small and have a faith in myself.