“The world is like a book, if you only read one page you will never know its full story.” These were the words of my fifth-grade elementary history teacher that have stuck with me since. My dreams of studying abroad began at an early age, but I was unknowing of the opportunity until college. I made my decision to study abroad after summer, 2017 when my parents met the economical means to take my family and I to their home country of Mexico and Guatemala. As a Public Health major at the University of California, Merced with an emphasis in Global Health I was intrigued by the lack of medical access in developing countries. I was humbled by the experience and gained an understanding of my culture, as well as reinforced my passion for Public Health.
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I am part of the Hispanic population in the United States and have grown up surrounded by the Latino community for most of my life. The lack of health access and education in my community has inspired my career aspiration as a healthcare advocate to create health promotion and preventive programs. I chose Spain because it is a Spanish-speaking country and it is also home to many Latin American immigrants. Additionally, Barcelona, Spain is one of the biggest cities on the Mediterranean and one of the most progressive cities in Europe. The International Summer School in the UAB attracts students from all over the world. I would like to connect with both Spanish students and international students. Similar to living in a resident hall at my home university, I will be living on-campus with other study abroad students making it will be easier for me to establish lasting relationships. Barcelona is a city that is welcoming to people of many backgrounds and it is highly important for me to be immersed in an environment that embraces diversity. Acceptance is a quality I like to hold true to myself and incorporate into my life and career as I aspire to embark global medical missions in my near
I am part of the Hispanic population in the United States and have grown up surrounded by the Latino community for most of my life. The lack of health access and education in my community has inspired my career aspiration as a healthcare advocate to create health promotion and preventive programs. I chose Spain because it is a Spanish-speaking country and it is also home to many Latin American immigrants. Additionally, Barcelona, Spain is one of the biggest cities on the Mediterranean and one of the most progressive cities in Europe. The International Summer School in the UAB attracts students from all over the world. I would like to connect with both Spanish students and international students. Similar to living in a resident hall at my home university, I will be living on-campus with other study abroad students making it will be easier for me to establish lasting relationships. Barcelona is a city that is welcoming to people of many backgrounds and it is highly important for me to be immersed in an environment that embraces diversity. Acceptance is a quality I like to hold true to myself and incorporate into my life and career as I aspire to embark global medical missions in my near