Interview
What words would you use to describe your identity/identities?
First generation, college-educated Latina.
Has studying and interning abroad impacted your educational and/or professional aspirations or path? If so, how?
I want to change the world. I think that is possible through education, and studying abroad in Santiago with IES Abroad has given me the opportunity to work with marginalized communities, and through education, I have personally seen the impact it can have.
In one sentence, tell students who identify similarly why interning abroad is a good idea, particularly for them.
Do it. Honestly, being abroad opens your horizons, challenges you to get out of your comfort zone, and makes you conscious of the importance of multicultural experience even as a person of color. I know that money might be an issue, but look for scholarships, as there is a lot of money out there for students of color to go abroad. It may feel like a risk, but honestly do it, it’s worth it. I can say the experience can be life-changing.
