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I am Ameer Dunston, a junior finance major and television & film minor at the illustrious Howard University from Buffalo, NY. Again, thank you for choosing to follow along with my blog as I write about the lifechanging experiences I will encounter while studying abroad!
Hello everyone,
I have officially been away from home for three weeks, and I have come to the conclusion that when abroad in Spain, you have nothing to lose (...but your phone and a whole lot of euros). I know my first blog post is a little late, but I've spent a lot of time enjoying all that this country has to offer.
Hello! Thanks for clicking! Mini-introduction, I’m a junior screenwriting major that will be traveling to Rome for the Film & Media program provided by IES Abroad. I chose this program last minute through a series of events that closed all the other doors. I really wanted a writing program in Spain. This non-existent (at least not in my time frame) program would have been great for 3 reasons. First, I took 5 years of spanish so I know the language pretty well.
“I’m going abroad next semester!”
“Where are you going?”
“Um, I have absolutely no idea.”
Packing can be overwhelming to say the least. Overpacking leaves you worried you will never be able to carry your suitcases, and underpacking always leaves the lingering worry that you will forget something essential. Suddenly that sweater you haven’t worn in months transforms into a wardrobe necessity or none of your numerous pairs of jeans look suitable. Should you pack books? What about an umbrella? Will you use paints? You know those snow boots are heavy—but what if there’s a blizzard?
Hi guys! My first two weeks in Spain have been incredible!! My heart (and my stomach) are so full. At first, adjusting was hard to navigate but making such incredible friends in such a short amount of time have made things a lot easier. My roommates and I instantly hit it off and have been inseparable ever since. We have danced for hours on end, ate more baguettes than we can count, cried, laughed, and gotten lost in some of the best ways possible.
The first few weeks of study abroad will rush by. The most exciting part is exploring all Nice has to offer for yourself!
As a natural born introvert, the constant bombardment of new people and experiences can be a lot. Being abroad means that everything is new, which can sometimes make coping with anxiety and homesickness difficult. Your normal support system and go-to places are no longer there and you have to find new ways of managing. For me, something that has been unexpectedly causing me anxiety has been spending time with big groups of my British friends.
