Going Back Home After Study Abroad
Hi, everyone! This is the final installment in my three-part series that talks about my journey as an international student at the University of Arkansas.
Hi, everyone! This is the final installment in my three-part series that talks about my journey as an international student at the University of Arkansas.
…Far too often, grad students tell themselves that their work isn’t good enough to be considered for this or that award, but the reality is that most of the time you are the only one holding yourself up to an impossible standard. Give yourself permission to try and you’ll likely be surprised of the outcome!
I did not leave my family and move to another country just to get a bachelor’s degree. I came to learn other languages… I came to learn about history, geography, and other cultures, lifestyles, and types of governments. I wanted to get ideas of how I could contribute to my country when I go back.
I chose to study abroad because I wanted to explore different cultures and give myself new opportunities…In this environment, I had the opportunity to explore other cultures and understand the value of my own identity and my nationality.
I decided to pursue a dream that I had since I was a kid, and that was to study abroad. I knew I wanted to grow as a person, I wanted to learn more about other cultures, I wanted to get the best possible education. Most importantly—I wanted a better future.