Maya Cothran
*Howard University Scholarship for HBCU Students
<i>Hello in your host country language</i>: Hola
<i> University</i>: Howard University
<i>Expected graduation year</i>: 2020
<i>Destination</i>: Oaxaca, Mexico
<i>Program Provider</i>: University Sponsored
<i>Major / Minor</i>: Biology / Chemistry & Spanish
<i>Language of Study</i>: Spanish
<i>Demographic background</i>: First-generation, African-American
<i>Future career aspirations</i>: Reconstructive Surgeon
<i>Top 3 goals for study abroad</i>: To become more fluent in Spanish and more confident in my communication; To learn and embrace Oaxacan culture to become more of a global citizen; To be adventurous and step out of my comfort zone, to have a fun and memorable experience.