Kelly Tran
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hola
<i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> California State University Channel Islands
<i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023
<i>Destination city & country:</i> Peru
<i>Program provider:</i> CSUIP
<i>Major/minor:</i> Psychology / Spanish and Computer Science
<i>Demographics:</i> First-Generation, LGBTQ+, Asian American
<i>Future career aspirations:</i> I want to be a psychologist, researcher, and educator. My main aspiration is to advocate for mental health in every way I can. I am passionate about emphasizing the importance of mental well-being just as much as physical well-being. I want to help people recognize the power in therapy and destigmatize mental health and mental illness.
<i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. Experience the world through a new perspective
2. Learn about the different needs of people living in Mexico
3. Become fluent in Spanish and form meaningful connections
