Things I have accomplished:
1)I can find my way around BA.(thank you CMHS for orientation classes at camp)
2)I can speak enough Spanish to ask for directions,ask how much,where,for something I need,and other random necessary things.
3)Securing an internship! I love the Ronald McDonald house so much.
4)Having friends
5)Creating a daily schedule without having a planner
6)To Properly add minutes to my subte card and phone........which I need to do now
7)Remembering what time I have class...Yes I have accidentally missed class....rough times
8)Greet portenos like a portena(Kissing on the cheek) without seeming like its more than a greet.
9)Having a conversation with a local....Broken Spanglish and ALL
10)Catch the collectivo!
11) A little bit more confident with my Spanish
12)Not being creeped out by the old men/guys my age that "Holla" at me anymore.
1)I can find my way around BA.(thank you CMHS for orientation classes at camp)
2)I can speak enough Spanish to ask for directions,ask how much,where,for something I need,and other random necessary things.
3)Securing an internship! I love the Ronald McDonald house so much.
4)Having friends
5)Creating a daily schedule without having a planner
6)To Properly add minutes to my subte card and phone........which I need to do now
7)Remembering what time I have class...Yes I have accidentally missed class....rough times
8)Greet portenos like a portena(Kissing on the cheek) without seeming like its more than a greet.
9)Having a conversation with a local....Broken Spanglish and ALL
10)Catch the collectivo!
11) A little bit more confident with my Spanish
12)Not being creeped out by the old men/guys my age that "Holla" at me anymore.
Things I need to work on/remember
1)I am NOT IN ATLANTA,GEORGIA or at Spelman College
2) Not to let my Pride get in the way of my personal growth
3)Not to be afraid to mess up when speaking spanish that's how I learn.
4)I wont fit in with everyone.Everyone wont like me.GET OVER IT.
5)To stay off social media as much as I can.It makes me so homesick.
6)Just because someone looks like me racial. doesn't mean their mindset,ideologies,lifestyle or upbringing is like mine.
7)There are no hair scissors here.Only school scissors,pubic hair clippers,and toenail clippers.I gotta find a way or make one with that.
8)PEOPLE.,especially the men will touch my fro in awe(Only with my permission!). Don't be upset by it, but I have to remember not to let my hair outshine my amazing personality;)But if I don't want you touching my hair please REMOVE YOUR DIRTY FINGERS FROM MY PERFECTLY MOISTURIZED HAIR.
9)Remember to continue to pray.(two to three times a day at LEAST).
10)Not to forget that I have an amazing support system at home who are cheering for me to continue to do my best.
11)When someone or something upsets me not to let it effect my WHOLE day.. I will just do exactly as Rihanna is in the picture. (Sorrynotsorry)
12)Not many people get the opportunity to study abroad or visit another country.Please make the best of it!:)
1)I am NOT IN ATLANTA,GEORGIA or at Spelman College
2) Not to let my Pride get in the way of my personal growth
3)Not to be afraid to mess up when speaking spanish that's how I learn.
4)I wont fit in with everyone.Everyone wont like me.GET OVER IT.
5)To stay off social media as much as I can.It makes me so homesick.
6)Just because someone looks like me racial. doesn't mean their mindset,ideologies,lifestyle or upbringing is like mine.
7)There are no hair scissors here.Only school scissors,pubic hair clippers,and toenail clippers.I gotta find a way or make one with that.
8)PEOPLE.,especially the men will touch my fro in awe(Only with my permission!). Don't be upset by it, but I have to remember not to let my hair outshine my amazing personality;)But if I don't want you touching my hair please REMOVE YOUR DIRTY FINGERS FROM MY PERFECTLY MOISTURIZED HAIR.
9)Remember to continue to pray.(two to three times a day at LEAST).
10)Not to forget that I have an amazing support system at home who are cheering for me to continue to do my best.
11)When someone or something upsets me not to let it effect my WHOLE day.. I will just do exactly as Rihanna is in the picture. (Sorrynotsorry)
12)Not many people get the opportunity to study abroad or visit another country.Please make the best of it!:)