Tough things happen. Sometimes they are out of your control, sometimes you only have yourself to blame. Regardless of the circumstance, crummy life events are a recurring test of intrinsic morale. That is something I have always struggled with, having trouble not finding self-blame in situations outside of my control. This is to say that,…
Pre-departure to Rome!
Everyone has different types of identities, and I believe that changes in our lives also change our identities. In my application to study abroad, I referred to myself as a young adult, women and a college student who is seeking to experience new things throughout college life and life ahead. Studying for a semester in…
Oviedo, Spain Predeparture
Personal identities are an integral part of who we are, and they determine how we view the world within our sphere of experience. These identities are developed gradually over time, and they seem to become more static as we age. And although all our identities will modify the lenses through which we see the world,…
“Home” a confusing word these days
In August, I wrote about who I was. “Was” being the keyword here. I wrote how “detached” I am as a human and I was proud about it almost. Reading it back now, it sounds like there was a girl in August trying desperately to be escape herself. I am proud to say, she’s no…
Pre-Departure to Rome, Italy!
Exactly 16 days until I depart for my study abroad semester in Rome, and I could not be more excited! Initially, when I was leaving all my friends at Rollins for winter break, and thinking about how I would not see many of them till the beginning of fall semester again, I was really upset….
My Hispanic-American Identity Abroad
Saturday, January 4, 2020 1:42 PM Going abroad is going to be a big step in my life. I’ve never been to Europe before so there’s a big part of me that doesn’t know what to expect at all from Italy. There are parts of my identity however, that I think will help me in…
My identities and London
Having different personal identities that I identify with will be very helpful in my study aboard experience. Each identity will help me look at my study aboard experience in a new lens. My identities will help me to adjust and cope with life in a new country for several months. Such as the student aspect…
Back To Real Life
While in Rome, I learned so many new things about who I am, and how my identity affects the way I live my life. Before leaving, I was nervous about being a woman in a city, but Rome was much safer than I thought it would be. I was never alone, and the locals were…
Pre-Departure for London
I am a little under a week out until departure for London! I am so excited to begin this journey. I have been looking forward to going abroad since the beginning of my college career. I am currently in the middle of packing and am slightly stressed. Luckily, the CAPA Program has an amazing website…
Reflecting on My Identity
Looking back on my experience studying abroad I see how my identity as an American definitely impacted my expectations. It’s actually pretty sad how little I knew about other cultures and that most of my assumptions were based on stereotypes. I think my nationality has never really seemed to be a main part of my…