This video highlights the feelings student’s have as their study abroad experience comes to a close. It is set in Jamaica, where the health practice and policy students and staff ended their semester. I asked students if they could describe their study abroad experience with IES Abroad in one word, what word would that be. Personally, I would sum up my experience as introspective. This is because I had so much time to think. I was constantly in my thoughts and reflecting about my past, present, and future. I had time to think of things I would of never thought about if I was distracted by life at home. Because my experience was so independent, meaning I did a lot of things alone and spent a lot of time alone, I was able to really focus on myself on levels I never have before. I got to know myself better and this is something I don’t think would have happened if I didn’t study abroad by myself in a far off land.
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Kasharena Horton
<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);">My name is Kasharena Horton, but you can call me Kasha. I am a junior studying at American University and this semester I am studying with the IES program in London! Public Health and specifically the topic of health disparities interest me and this program allows me to really dive into the inner-workings of my interest by giving me hands on work in the field. This is my first time in Europe so this whole experience is brand new to me and you'll probably guess that through my blog as I note things about London and my experience here that locals probably don't even notice anymore. I love working and interacting with people from all walks of life, and I can't wait to explore London and all its diversity. Catch up with you soon, thanks for reading!</span></p>
