Being in Buenos Aires!

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Ivan Olivas

<i>Hello in your host country language</i>: Hola <i>University</i>: Eastern Kentucky University <i>Expected graduation year</i>: 2019 <i>Destination</i>: Buenos Aires, Argentina <i>Program Provider</i>: SOL Education Abroad <i>Major / minor</i>: Network Security and Electronics/Spanish major, Informatics minor <i>Language of Study</i>: Spanish <i>Demographic background</i>: First-Generation, Mexican-American <i>Future career aspirations</i>: Network/Systems Engineer <i>Top 3 goals for study abroad</i>: develop a greater appreciation for diversity by becoming open-minded about a new culture; form meaningful friendships with local people through homestays and cultural activities; improve language fluency and vocabulary through academic classes and constant local engagement