I still believe my identity impacts how I see and experience the world but in different ways than before I studied abroad. I think before I studied abroad I felt that I could only see the world through the filter of my identity and biases. But I realized while it is extremely hard to see…
Party at the military base
Every year the american military base in Hohenfels Germany host a party for the locals. This is done to increase the relations between the U.S. army stationed there and the Germans. Everyone drives and parks on the airstrip and proceed to head over to the Volksfest, carnival. They have some rides and a big beer…
Back Home!
I am back home. It is still crazy to me how time just few by! Honestly I could of stayed in France for a little longer but I am grateful for being back home with my family. After getting used to Paris and the city life, coming back to Florida everything feels empty, like there…
Returning Home from D.C.
While studying and interning in Washington D.C., I found myself most in awe of all of the monuments dedicated to people who accomplished what no one thought was possible. In comparison to other countries I have visited, the United States is very big on visual symbolism and using things like monuments to instill feelings of…
Parting Thoughts from my time in London
It’s crazy to think that I said goodbye to my beautiful and cozy flat in Camden and my flatmates only a few weeks ago. Luckily, I haven’t quite said goodbye to London yet, as I am still here and waiting for my family to come before we travel around Europe. The city feels quite different as…
And just like that, my time in Jordan is over
I am currently sitting on an Oman Air flight from Muscat, Oman to Casablanca, Morocco, officially marking the end of my semester study abroad period in Jordan. It is crazy to think that three months and a half ago I was sitting on my flight to Amman starting a blog the same way; it feels…
Blog #4 – Regan Gunter
I am back from my spring break trip in Greece! It was really great to spend time with my mom…I think it was exactly what I needed to ease my homesickness. Nevertheless, it was really hard to say goodbye to my mom. The memory even brings tears to my eyes as I am typing this….
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…
Missing Home
I think that being homesick has been the worst part of being abroad. With every new experience, I think of ways I want to share it with my family and friends. Not only am I homesick for my family and friends in Florida, but I am so homesick for American food. It has been amazing…