Andrea
Psychology Undergraduate |
Andrea
Psychology Undergraduate |
In a few weeks I will be on a plane headed to the Dominican Republic for two weeks. I have already been packing little by little. As the day to departure gets closer, the more nervous and excited I get. I am nervous since this will be my first time on a plane and my second time out of the country, the first time I went to Canada. I am also anxious because this will be the longest time I will be away from my family, specifically my mom and my dog. Two weeks is a long time away, but I have some comfort since my sister, Emily, is coming too. If my high school past self knew I would be doing this in 2023, I probably would not believe you. One, because this is something very out of my comfort zone. I am very much a home body and going out of my comfort zone is one reason why I am going. Two, if I did know I would have signed up to take Spanish. That’s another reason why I am anxious to go because of the language barrier. I did take French all throughout high school, but my Spanish is very minimal and beginner. I have been trying to learn as much as I can since the start of planning this trip. I have been using Duolingo, listening to some Spanish music, and in class we have been discussing some basic phrases and we made bilingual books.
I am so grateful for this opportunity because I know I will learn a lot and have fun. Everyone in the group is so nice, and I know they will make this trip enjoyable. I am excited to work with the children at the schools, do some research, learn the culture, and to just enjoy being in the Dominican Republic which sounds way better than being in snowy, cold Buffalo. I cannot wait to see what this adventure brings!
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AuthorHello! I am currently a junior here at Buffalo State. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Coaching! I currently work as a teacher aide at a special education preschool and I love working with children! I also like to listen to music, walk my dog, watch movies and hang out with my friends and family! ArchivesCategories |