Saying Goodbye

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Odalys Lozado

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Odalys Lozado

<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Hola <i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Augsburg University <i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023 <i>Destination city & country:</i> Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico <i>Program provider:</i> Augsburg University Center for Global Education and Experience <i>Major/minor:</i> Biopsychology / Sociology <i>Demographics:</i> Hispanic/Latinx, Immigrant, First-Generation College Student <i>Future career aspirations:</i> I want to pursue a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies once I finish my Bachelor's degree. I wish to properly communicate with my patients as a future Physician Assistant and offer them the utmost care possible. <i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> During my time in Mexico, I hope to gain an understanding of the culture and intricacies in different forms of healing and healthcare. I also want to improve my cultural competency so that I may apply it to my future goal of becoming a Physician Assistant. Finally, I'd like to connect with others who share my enthusiasm for healthcare.

Undoubtedly, this week was the one that went by the quickest. It happened so quickly that I had to finish both my internship at La Cruz Roja and my internship seminar course. The medical personnel there also brought us pozole, and we held a meeting to say goodbye to everyone. I’ll miss everyone and was incredibly grateful for how much they taught me. As a farewell gift, the director of the program staff also bought us dinner at a local restaurant. I never anticipated making such strong friendships while I was in Mexico, but I’m happy about the experience and the individuals I met, with whom I’ll be keeping in touch even after my trip is over. I gained so much from this trip and the course and internship, and couldn’t be more thankful for the FEA scholarship for allowing me to have this experience. I learned a lot from this trip, the course, and the internship, and I’m incredibly grateful for the FEA scholarship for making it possible for me to participate.