In two weeks, I’ll be heading to Lancaster, England. Lancaster is in the north between Manchester and Liverpool. In departing I wonder how my American culture will alter how individuals in England view me. In applying to the program, I highlighted my Hispanic culture, my LGBT presence and my star sign, Aquarius. Since applying, I…
Month: July 2019
Thoughts before the Take off
As excited as I was to be spending my fall semester in Australia, as I am approaching my departure date, I am definitely beginning to have second thoughts. Although I know being in this foreign country is going to be the experience of a lifetime, all I can think about is what i will be…
American Identity in Australia
There are many different areas that I identify with, such as being christian, multicultural, a student, a daughter, sister or friend. Often times, there are identities that I forget even exist within me, such as my nationality. Growing up and living as anAamerican has become such a subconscious part of me, often times I forget…
Final Post- Home from Newcastle, Australia
Blog Post 5: Post Trip I have officially been home from Australia for two weeks. The jet lag has sufficiently worn off, as has the tan, but I can’t stop thinking about how much I miss the land down unda and all of the people I met there. Throughout the semester I used disposable cameras…
Last month in Australia
Blog Post 4: November 7th With only four weeks left in this phenomenal country I feel a mixture of sadness and appreciation. The past four months have been some of the most incredible and I wouldn’t change any aspect of this semester. Today I finished classes and was sad walking out as my favorite…