Arriving in Mexico

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Odalys Lozado

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hola <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Augsburg University <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico <i>Program provider:</i> Augsburg University Center for Global Education and Experience <i>Major/minor:</i> Biopsychology / Sociology <i>Demographics:</i> Hispanic/Latinx, Immigrant, First-Generation College Student <i>Future career aspirations:</i> I want to pursue a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies once I finish my Bachelor's degree. I wish to properly communicate with my patients as a future Physician Assistant and offer them the utmost care possible. <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> During my time in Mexico, I hope to gain an understanding of the culture and intricacies in different forms of healing and healthcare. I also want to improve my cultural competency so that I may apply it to my future goal of becoming a Physician Assistant. Finally, I'd like to connect with others who share my enthusiasm for healthcare.

I can’t believe I’m leaving for Mexico today! Concerning my entire international journey, I’m feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Fortunately, there were no problems or delays, and I arrived without issue. I met the Casa Augsburg team during my first week here in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, and it made me even more enthusiastic about my time here because I’ll have a group of staff there to help me in any way they can. We visited the Teohitucan pyramid on our first-weekend outing. Knowing the background of the historical location and witnessing the pyramids up close was an amazing experience. The whole thing seemed unreal. Within the following two months, I’m looking forward to visiting even more of Mexico.