From one adventure to the next…
“…for the longest time, I looked for a path outside of social expectations. I felt that would be my way of having a positive impact on people. From Guatemala to the Arctic Ocean to the African continent, I thought I would learn to know myself better by pushing boundaries to an extreme, in order to prove myself I was worth something. Aware of my luck to experience so much, I still never felt truly happy. I was nostalgic of the past, always looking for something better in the future…
My stay aboard the Roter Sand allowed me to take a break and step back. I could finally focus on the moment and acknowledge my worth. Thanks to incredible encounters made throughout the Capstan expedition, I could become confident in myself, in all that makes me good enough for any dream I have.
After crossing the Atlantic on another boat to test my skills, I now work as a biologist in an environmental group, which is a stimulating professional challenge. Ecology and biology are two passions of mine and they now direct my life. I finally feel like I’ve found my place.”
Melissa Loiseau, #capstanprogram participant, 2017
