About Me
Hi my name is Jesse. I'm an International Business major at New Mexico State University. First off, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I am from El Paso, TX. Originally I'm from South Los Angeles but I have been living in El Paso for quite a while now. I was given the opportunity to study abroad in Seville, Spain my Spring 2014 semester. I'mt the first-generation Mexican-American member in my family to go ever go to college so I haven't really had many big opportunities like this throughout my life. I haven't done much traveling either except to Mexico. I would have never thought that one day I could be on a plane to Europe. I am truly blessed to have experienced living in a another country. Traveling on your own, not knowing a single soul, and throwing yourself in an unknown environment has got to be one of the insane things someone can do. But you know what, I loved every minute of it. Because of this, I appreciate everything I have now more than ever. Who knows when I will get to do something like this again.
So that's a little about me, now, the purpose of this blog is to encourage others to study abroad as well. I know, it does sound a bit cliche but studying abroad really changes you. Those few months I spent there flew by so quickly but felt like an eternity at the same time. I felt like I grew so much as a person that when I came back home, my view of the world and my surroundings really changed. I learned to really live on my own, without my parents' help. Studying abroad gave me a lot more confidence, made me appreciate the little things, motivated me to push harder, but overall I think it gave me peace of mind that if life doesn't turn out the way you imagined/planned, it's ok, things will sort themselves out eventually.
So, I would like to use this as a medium to share my photos with you all (which don't do it justice!), tell you about my first few days in Europe, my experience living with a host family, other amazing things I got to do, and even my struggles.
Whether you're a stranger or a friend, feel free to share my blog for others to read. Thanks!
So that's a little about me, now, the purpose of this blog is to encourage others to study abroad as well. I know, it does sound a bit cliche but studying abroad really changes you. Those few months I spent there flew by so quickly but felt like an eternity at the same time. I felt like I grew so much as a person that when I came back home, my view of the world and my surroundings really changed. I learned to really live on my own, without my parents' help. Studying abroad gave me a lot more confidence, made me appreciate the little things, motivated me to push harder, but overall I think it gave me peace of mind that if life doesn't turn out the way you imagined/planned, it's ok, things will sort themselves out eventually.
So, I would like to use this as a medium to share my photos with you all (which don't do it justice!), tell you about my first few days in Europe, my experience living with a host family, other amazing things I got to do, and even my struggles.
Whether you're a stranger or a friend, feel free to share my blog for others to read. Thanks!
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