Pre-departure Post

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Mak Stroud

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hola <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> University of Minnesota-Twin Cities <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Bocas del Toro Province, Panama <i>Program provider:</i> School for Field Studies <i>Major/minor:</i> Geography with a focus on Environmental Systems / Sustainability Studies <i>Demographics:</i> American Indian/Alaskan Native, Caucasian/White, First-Generation College Student, Transfer Student, LGBTQ+, Person with a disability <i>Future career aspirations:</i> I will use my time abroad to further explore my interests in environmental policy and research. Post-graduation, I will pursue a career that focuses on the intersections of geography, environment, and public health. <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 3 goals for my time abroad include practicing my Spanish-speaking skills, stepping outside of my comfort zone, and finding a cool rock to add to my collection!