Moving in with Host Family

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<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.

We finally moved in with our host family today! I’ve been eager to get to know a family here in Mexico and discover more about their culture. I’m still a little nervous about the whole process, but now that I’ve met my host mother, I’m looking forward to it. I anticipate that it will take some time to adjust, but I am looking forward to spending time with my host mother and learning more about her, as well as experiencing new foods and traveling to more locations in Mexico.