Finals Week

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<i>Pronouns:</i> She/her/hers <i>Home Institution:</i> Gettysburg College <i>Expected Graduation:</i> 2024 <i>Major / Minor:</i> Health Science and Public Policy / Educational Studies <i>Study Abroad Location:</i> Cairo, Egypt <i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> As-salamu alaykum <i>Program Provider:</i> The American University in Cairo <i>Identity:</i> African American/Black, First-Generation College Student <i>Future Career Goals:</i> My ultimate career goal is to start a nonprofit organization whose primary aim is to enhance access to and awareness of wellness options available to Latinx and African populations worldwide. Areas I want to concentrate on are preventive healthcare and education, which includes having access to better food options and health education. Lastly, an essential component of my organization would be to change or create new health policies that would allow underdeveloped communities access to housing, education, and employment. <i>Top 3 Goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. My first goal is to be more open-minded; this includes trying local food, being proficient in Arabic and engaging with the community. 2. My second goal is to go to the Bayn al-Qasrayn, this is one of many monumental buildings I want to go to. But I am really excited to see and learn about the history of Egyptian architecture. 3. Lastly, my third goal is to find research opportunities within the Global Public Health programs offered at AUC

As I enter finals week, here at AUC it’s a bittersweet feeling because I know things are wrapping up with classes, but I am also excited to see my friends and family back home. With the library and student lounge packed each day, this week has been stressful, with the many papers, presentations and exams I have to complete, but I know I will finish the semester off strong!

My study abroad experience has been an amazing one, and as I finish up my last essay and start to pack my suitcase, I think of how grateful I am for all the amazing friendships I have made, my learning experience and lastly the opportunity to be here.

How can I say goodbye, to a place that has been home for me for past 4 months, instead I choose to say see you later, because I know I will find my way back here again.