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Finals, Abroad.

ESTEFANY MARIA
June 9, 2014

Finals week abroad is really different. I find it hard to concentrate when all I wanna do is explore the city and travel. However it must be done, it’s been a while since I pulled a necessary all nighter. I had 5 classes, Renaissance Art, Turkish Culture, Anthropology of the Body, Human Rights in World Affairs and Turkish Language. Plenty of finals to drive anyone crazy. I am halfway done and only have 2 finals left, I can almost see the finish line. After finals I will have a packed itinerary, I will go to the Sultan Ahmed area again, have breakfast in the best place in Istanbul- Van Kahvalti, buy souvenirs, and do some more exploring. I cannot believe it, I am almost done, my time time is almost done. I have to admit that I do miss home and my friends. However, I will miss Turkey, the prayer call in the morning, the morning hustle of the city getting ready for work, the simitci in every corner, and its amazing beauty above all. I will be back, I promise!

ESTEFANY MARIA

<p><span style="color: rgb(29, 29, 29); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; background-color: rgb(237, 237, 237);">Hi, my name is Estefany Maria and I am junior at the University of Rochester. I am currently majoring in Health, Behavior and Society and I am also on a pre-medicine track. I am from the city that never sleeps, New York. I love everything about NYC from its diversity to it&#39;s architecture. I am a very passionate person and my friends can attest to that. I am crazy about public health and medicine and in the future I hope to combine my two passions into one successful career. I am very excited to be going to Turkey and looking forward to exploring its captivating cities. I hope to share my experiences with you all!</span></p>

Term:
2014 Spring
Home university:
University of Rochester
Major:
Health Studies
Pre-Med
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