I studied abroad in Kampala, Uganda. It was an absolutely incredible experience, and each new experience of culture shock was essential to my growth on the trip. By the end, I fell in love with Uganda and the things that used to bother me, I grew to accept and even enjoy. Because of COVID-19, we…
Author: Capri Gutierrez
Culture Shock
During my first few weeks in Uganda, we were staying at a beautiful hotel because COVID-19 prevented us from doing homestays. We were in heaven with all the yummy food and fresh juice. However, as the week went on and we began to order food at the hotel on our own, we found that we…
Pre-departure Reflection
In the United States, there is a very large emphasis on hard work and productivity. There is a widely held notion that if one works hard enough, they will be successful. They can pull themself up by their own bootstraps. People say things like “you get what you work for” and refer to hard work in a glamorous way, as the “hustle” or the “grind.” For this reason,…