I have now completed a full semester abroad which included an \nintensive Spanish class (that I did not need but needed the credits) and\n a course with locals which was not necessary as I stayed an extra month\n JUST for that one final I am completely ready to return to the states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I still believe that my identity and how I was raised has allowed me \nto form unique bonds with others with similar backgrounds as me. During \nmy study abroad I made more \u201cforeigner\u201d friends from other Latin \nAmerican countries than \u201cAmerican\u201d ones. I was always at an advantage \nwhen it came to communicating with others in Spanish, by the end of my \ntime here I began to understand and use Argentine slang. Again when it \ncame to my identity in Argentina for some I was considered Mexican \nbecause of where my parents are from and to others I was American due to\n where I was born. To drunk people I was Australian. Every person has \ntheir own definition of what identity is to them, therefore, it was very\n complicated for me to explain where I am from and why I know Spanish so\n well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During my time in Buenos Aires, I discovered Hillsong church, an \namazing church with beautiful life lessons to be learned. One Saturday \nthe pastor talked about obstacles in life that seem never-ending. \nChallenges in life are simply a process, a process that one learns and \ngrows from. Challenges make us stronger, this study abroad experience \nhas been an unexpected challenge for me, not academically but socially \nand emotionally. As someone who tends to focus on the negative, Hillsong\n has taught me that we limit ourselves what we do in life due to \nobstacles that can easily be overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a first-generation low-income student I was forced to accept \ncertain challenges while being surrounded by students who may have a lot\n more experience and financial support. Challenges such as not being \nable to travel as much as I would have liked. But for those intimate \ntrips I did take, I spent a great time with some great people who\u2019s \nfriendships I valued the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would be lying if I said that I haven\u2019t been excited to leave since\n day one. As I sit in this airport about to embark on my 16-hour travel,\n I am ecstatic on the next chapter in my life. Believe it or not, this \nhas been a great experience. I had the most amazing loving host mom who \ntaught me so much about the history of Argentina and welcomed me as part\n of her family. The last 6 months have been full of moments both small \nand big, both intimate and majestic and I couldn\u2019t be more thankful for \nthis opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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