Starting my experience abroad, I was initially worried about immersing myself in an unfamiliar culture and feared not being able to adapt easily. However, drawing upon my past experience of relocating from the Dominican Republic to the United States, I gathered valuable lessons in cultural intelligence, which proved beneficial as I started my study abroad…
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Blog 2 – Letters to America
Guide: Navigating London’s Transportation Network Arriving in a new country is a highly enjoyable experience, during which one encounters numerous things that are entirely different from what they are accustomed to seeing throughout their entire life. For me, this initial shock stemmed from the transportation system in London. First Impressions The initial observation that struck…
Blog 1 – Letters to America
Being an international student from the Dominican Republic, my exposure to US culture came into clear focus when I started my first study abroad journey at Rollins College. Consequently, my outlook has been significantly influenced by my time in the United States as a student. As an observer from abroad, an initial observation I made…