I have now completed a full semester abroad which included an intensive Spanish class (that I did not need but needed the credits) and a course with locals which was not necessary as I stayed an extra month JUST for that one final I am completely ready to return to the states. I still believe…
Author: gperezguzman@rollins.edu
2 months and 22 days left
Although many are finishing up their semester abroad, I am barely halfway through mine. My identity as a first-generation, low income, Mexican-American student remains and has strengthened. I have been constantly defending my identity with those who look down on Latin Americans who apparently do not live up to the Argentine expectations. I’ve been ridiculed by…
Soy un Yanqui y soy mexicana
During my first month I refused to see myself as a “foreigner”, I attempted to camouflage myself within the crowds of the university. Although I spoke English with other exchange students, I yearned to quickly make Argentine friends to get as far away from all these “Americans”. I add quotations on American because “American” means…
No Hot Cheetos Here…
If you would have asked me how Buenos Aires was going three days ago, I would have responded with an “it’s alright”. Buenos Aires is your typical big city but with horrendous sidewalks. The chip selection is nonexistent, there are probably 4 types of cereal options to choose from and people here love their carbs….
I Still Can Not Believe It – Pre Departure #1
As I write this at my gate waiting for my flight to Buenos Aries, I still can not believe that I will be studying abroad. Before transferring to Rollins I tried to study abroad but my previous institution made it very complicated for students to do so. When I transferred in the Fall of 2018…