Kiera Pardo
I am a student studying Computer Science at Case Western Reserve University! My hometown is Chicago, IL. In my free time, I can usually be found at the nearest coffee shop. My main hobbies are reading, making art, and dancing!
Blogs by Kiera Pardo
Catholicism Abroad: Learning About Religion Outside the US
Considering myself a non-practicing Catholic, my beliefs and following are closely tied to my Mexican and Filipino heritage. Without the intention of doing so...
Re-Entry: Seeing the Change
I had a bit of sadness and reverse culture shock returning to the US, but I was also able to see how much my Spanish had improved when I got to see my family...
Lessons from Study Abroad
A short summary of the lessons I learned while in Chile, and words of encouragement to anyone considering studying abroad. This was probably one of the best...
Creativity Abroad: Finding New (and Old) Hobbies
An art course I took at the IES center became the catalyst to a many creative projects I'd start in Chile.
Dealing with Guilt while Studying Abroad
I struggled with a lot of feelings of guilt studying abroad, and a lot of it had to do with my upbringing in an immigrant household. But soon I found myself...
Spring Break in Argentina
A spring break to Argentina! While I initially didn't even know we had a spring break, I was able to enjoy the week with my friends!.
Debating Pre-Med: Health Studies Program and Gaining Confidence
Before coming to Santiago, I was going to drop the pre-med track at the end of my fall semester, feeling discouraged and lost. But it was too late to switch...
Plaza de Armas, Civic Center, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar
A short recap of our trips during orientation, where we visited the civic center, Plaza de Armas, Valparaíso, and Viña del Mar. I'm prone to homesickness at my...
Orientation and a Nationwide Blackout
On my first day of orientation, all of Chile experienced a blackout, something very rare. However, the day was calm and helped me adjust. I was able to meet my...
Winter Break and A Little More, Preparing for Abroad
My home university winter break and the IES Santiago start date are a little more spaced out, leaving me with an extra month to prepare for abroad. For anyone...