Pre-Departure Blog

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Yesenia Sosa

<i>Home Institution</i>: University of Texas, San Antonio <i>Expected Graduation Year</i>: 2024 <i>Academic Major / Minor</i>: Public Health & Psychology / Biology <i>Destination</i>: San Jose, Costa Rica <i>"Hello" in your host country's language</i>: ยกHola! <i>Program Provider</i>: AIFS <i>Demographics</i>: Hispanic/Latinx, First-Generation American, First-Generation College Student <i>Future Career Goals</i>: Go to medical school and earn my Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree to become a surgeon, to treat individuals with cardiovascular diseases <i>Top Three Study Abroad Goals</i>: To be more proficient with spanish medical terminology; To learn more about Costa Ricaโ€™s healthcare system; To immerse myself into the Costa Rican culture and challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone