Kristian Derrick Pre-Departure (Rabat, Morocco)

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Kristian Derrick

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> ุฃู‡ู„ุง (Ahlan) <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> University of Tennessee at Knoxville <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2024 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Rabat, Morocco <i>Program provider:</i> SIT Study Abroad <i>Major/minor:</i> Political Science / Global Studies <i>Demographics:</i> Caucasian/White, LGBTQ+ <i>Future career aspirations:</i> I hope to work in the field of national security or foreign diplomacy. <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. To become more proficient in Arabic and its dialects. 2. To gain hands on experience with immigrants coming from sub-Saharan Africa and learning about the reintegration process of immigrants into the EU. 3. To better understand the Moroccan culture.