Despite having spent the previous six months preparing for this trip, I couldn't believe I was going to spend a whole semester in Europe. It was difficult to accept that I was going to spend my final semester of undergrad with my friends.
This may sound strange, but the reason I ended up here in Bonn Germany was because one random day during summer classes, I was having an existential crisis and I wanted to leave A&M and finish my Bachelors in Mexico therefore i decided to apply to this program, I wasn't really conscious of what I was doing. And accidentally a couple of months later, I committed to the program without knowing the “commit” option on my email was “THE” commit option. So… after losing $500, I had to tell my parents that I was going to spend a semester abroad. I honestly didn't believe they'd let me come because they wouldn't allow me to go to school in Seattle WA because I'd be "too far away," my parents were quite excited about me coming.
I've definitely had some identity issues, and not knowing what to do after graduation has been giving me anxiety. I honestly believe it was meant for me to come because everything seemed to be aligning in my favor, so by the end of this program I hope I have found myself. I am certainly scared and anxious to go out in boon because It's difficult to live in a nation where you don't comprehend anything, including the language and culture. Especially since you never know whether you're doing anything bad or incorrect (like walking on the bike side of the street) this is definitely going to be a journey but I am looking forward to learning a lot about this country and its culture. A lot of people have asked me why I chose this program,I think it was one of the most equipped programs abroad as a pre med student. It gives you the opportunity to participate in research for ENMODES as well as the VTPP 411 class which has an amazing curriculum. I also hope I get to know and learn a lot of Dr. Wasser as well as from and my host mom.
My best wishes to everyone in this program!!!
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