Preparing to Get Schooled – Dakota Pereira! (Newcastle, United Kingdom)

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Dakota Pereira

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hello! <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> University of Maryland, Baltimore County <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom <i>Program provider:</i> UMBC Direct Exchange <i>Major/minor:</i> Ancient Studies & History / Public History <i>Demographics:</i> African American/Black, Multi-racial, First-Generation College Student, LGBTQ+ <i>Future career aspirations:</i> I am working towards being a curator and eventually a gallerist. <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. Getting invested in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne local museums, historical societies and community history 2. Exploring Newcastle's various archives and special collections. 3. Making more life-long friends and hiking with them in Scotland!