When I first saw this was our next blog, I would say it's the most passionate thing I have blogged about so far. Studying abroad has always been one of those dreams of mine, farfetched at a young age, but now so tangible. I would LOVE to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country, preferably Spain. Spain is one of those places I've heard about, from the arts, fashion, and just rich culture that is possesses. I would like to study abroad in either Madrid or Seville. Seville is more of a college-town atmosphere. However, I feel like Madrid would be that challenge of mine I just need to conquer. Spain "Spanish" is much different than the Spanish I have been taught my entire career. This, in itself, will be the biggest obstacle. I think studying abroad is something that every college student MUST accomplish before they graduate. There is no test of self like being completely alone in a foreign country. I think a national student exchange could be quite interesting to accomplish before I graduate too. This could possibly be a small step towards studying abroad, a baby step. Washington, D.C. or New York City would most likely be in the cards for me, since politics and business are such an integral part of my major.
My favorite part of mentoring at Hand Middle School thus far is just the experience of helping someone. Mya is such a quiet, good-natured kid. She just needs a little push out of her shell. I love how each week she talks a little more and opens up just a tiny bit more than the week before. I gave her a mystery book last week (which are her favorite), and her eyes just lit up. Its things like that which remind me why we really give back to the community.
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