This is a guest blog post from our student social media ambassador, Alyssa. Currently studying abroad on the semester program, “Liberal Arts, Migration and Social Change in Mexico.”
We are almost a month into our programming and I have been taking some time to reflect on our experiences thus far. When I was applying to study abroad, I was looking at all the programs available to me. Augsburg in México immediately stood out to me. My initial hesitation was why chose a program in a country that I have been to already, so many people were urging me to choose a European program. I am Mexican-American and had visited México before but upon further research I knew this was the program for me.
I am double majoring in International Studies and Spanish with a concentration in migration studies. This program has been perfect for me, giving me so many beneficial opportunities. I get to not only take Spanish classes that are making me feel more confident in my speaking skills, but the classes are also teaching me about my ancestry and México’s history. Alongside my Spanish classes I get to take an immigration class learning about migration policies between the U.S. and México.
The hospitality we’ve been shown has been so welcoming and I am so thankful for it. The staff here in Cuernavaca is amazing and we have already created so many memories! Every speaker has been so insightful and these “oral texts” have become such important learning experiences for us. Our first weekend we had an excursion to the pyramids of Xochicalco and then as students we planned an excursion for ourselves to Ciudad de México! It has been an amazing month and I am looking forward to what’s come! For those who are applying to study abroad programs, look into Latin America :)!
