How did you decide which country/program to study abroad in?
I decided to go with the South Africa Program because with a lot of conflicts going on around the world I thought it would be important to make the connections to South Africa and be informed about similar conflicts.
What were you excited about and/or nervous about before your program?
I was most interested in the Migrant Labor Museum and talking to locals. I was most nervous about going into the informal housing settlements.
Could you articulate one personal/professional/academic goal you achieved while abroad?
One academic goal was to better know world history and then make correlations with other groups. I think I was able to do this not only during class but as we were having discussions in South Africa.
How do you think the intersections of your identities and values impacted your study abroad experience? Do you have any tips to share with future study abroad students?
I think with my own identities I was able to have an open mind and also contribute to the understanding of topics. I think a good tip would be to probably to leave room in your bags.
What advice would you like to give to future study abroad students?
Besides what you are learning in your class research more about the places you are going to.
