NEW TRIP! NEW TRAVELS! NEW ADVENTURE!
So grab your hammock and flip flops, and come take a stroll with me to my next destination:
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A: Study abroad! I will be taking classes and going to school there for the spring semester.
Q: How long will you be gone?
A: I leave January 12 and classes at my university end on May 22, so I will most likely be flying out sometime soon after (however, I currently only have a one way ticket to Puerto Rico...)
Q: What classes will you be taking?
A: I haven't found out exactly yet, but based on what my friend got into, I will be in History of Puerto Rico, Art of Puerto Rico, Literature of Puerto Rico, Spanish Linguistics, and Photography. Yes, all my classes will be taught in Spanish.
Q: Is this a program through the U of M?
A: No, but it is affiliated with it. It is called National Student Exchange (NSE) and I will be going to the University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. I will be their student, not the U of M's for a semester (but I will still be enrolled at the U.) UPRRP is 98% Latino, 1% Asian, and 1% white so I will definitely be in the minority and stick out like a sore thumb, but, hands down, I will have a full cultural immersion experience.
Q: What other things are important to know about Puerto Rico?
A: PR is a US territory, so it uses the USD $, my phone will still work (text or call me please!!!!!!!!!), most natives know some English because it is a popular cheap tourist destination. In addition to beaches and sunshine, it also has mountains and rainforests!
Q: Wait, you said cheap tourist destination?
A: Yes. Go check Kayak (my travel site of choice) or whatever travel site you choose and see for yourself. If you want tips on how to travel hack, let me know, it's a hobby of mine.
Q: What is the weather like there?
A: Hot and humid. My weather app has never dipped below 80F when I check the weather there (and I've been tracking for over a month now.)
Q: Is your family coming?
A: YES THEY ARE THANK YOU FOR ASKING! I AM SO EXCITED FOR THEM TO COME SEE ME OVER SPRING BREAK! I mainly am excited that my parents will get to have a real vacation for the first time in a while, but also that I get to share all my favorite spots with them and they get a real picture of my life in PR.
Q: How can I contact you while you are away?
A: Text or call me (ask my for my number if you don't have it,) Facebook message me, Skype or Facetime, any social media really (I will put all my social media things at the end of this post.) I don't know my address yet, but I adore snail mail and hand written letters.
Q: Are you going alone?
A: Nope! A friend of mine from CRU and my Portuguese classes is coming with! She was originally why I knew this was the right program. I kept asking God to give me a sign that I was supposed to go on a certain study abroad program, and my biggest fear was being away from community who could encourage me as well as keep me accountable. Emma happened to be committed to going through this program, and I knew that NSE was the right choice!
I could not be more thrilled! I am ready for another adventure, another "things are never going to go according to my plan," another "I'm sorry, can you repeat what you said five more times please?"
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Ciao ciao,
Ashlyn
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