This program consisted of various workshops. Traveling to almost every part of Oaxaca to absorb the traditions and origins of the area

• cooking
• hiking
• music
• market shopping
• dancing/music
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Oaxaca, Mexico

• First week was introductions
• We had morning and afternoon class. The rest of our day was free or could be filled with activities offered by our teachers or student lead.
• We ate from MCLA’s dining hall (All meals)
• A lot of games :D

North Adams. MA

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• The day starts off at around 8:30
• We spend the majority of the day doing whatever activity is planned (museums, usually), then eat lunch (usually tomato and mozzarella sandwiches)
• We come back to the hotel then go back out to a restaurant for dinner

Southern Italy

• My day started around 8:30 am and we would do planned activities then we would eat lunch and then we would have free time to explore on our own and then go to dinner

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Northern Italy

5 o’clock in the morning and we would have breakfast at besties and then we would do our daily activity. Some examples include dancing, cactus walks, and making tamales.

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Oaxaca, Mexico

• First day was introductions and team bonding games and activities
• Then we got into the history of Spain and as the days went on we began learning about Spain Culture, the art and its artists, and social justice in Spain
• We would have classes from 10am - 12pm with a spanish Professor named Salvador who taught the entire class in spanish and would have students read and participate in class.
• We would be given homework assignments based off of what we learned in class and would sometimes get movies that we would watch together in a room in the hostal/apartment that we were in .
• We watched the new season of Stranger things together as a group in the biggest room we had.
• We would have hands on learning were we would go to museums, landmarks, and the movies.
• In the afternoon we would have lunch as a group and we would go to the hostal/apartment to do homework and then we would have dinner together and do different activities with each other.

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• I wanted freedom, and to enjoy my summer before college apps
• I wanted to go somewhere where I would grow independent and responsible.
• With SEO’s help we were able to interview and ask questions

what the application consisted of

personal statement and supplements

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North Adams, MA

• faith: i originally wanted to get out of the country and learn independence
• wanted to expand my experiences outside of my family traditions and the United states
• With the help from SEO i was able to conduct a interview and produce 3 essays.
• the most difficult part was receiving my passport on time
• Hamna: I wanted the Japan program but they canceled it 🤨 so I was chosen for Mexico. While you do get to rank what countries you want to go to, there’s no guarantee that you’ll get it. Also, once you get matched with a program you’re stuck with it.

Oaxaca, Mexico

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• I knew I wanted to go abroad and I would just continue adding study abroad programs to my interest list.
• The application had 3 essays
• -The hardest part was filing my passport

North Italy

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• I mostly wanted to get out out the country the first chance I got to experience what else was out there.

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• SEO helped so much with the application and interview process and with passport fees.

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• Would’ve remembered basic necessities when packing (deodorant, shampoo)
• Would have bought more stuff :)
• Would have packed less because I brought back more clothes…
• Set budgets for myself!

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North Adams, MA

• Faith : i would’ve applied for a passport when they actually asked for me to do so.
• pack wayyyyy less.
• not spend so much money.

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Hamna: I would have done it earlier probably. I was pretty stressed the night before it was due. I would pack more sunscreen cause the Mexican sun is beaming.

Oaxaca, Mexico

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• MAKE A LIST OF PEOPLE YOU WANT TO GET GIFTS FOR
• PACK MORE FEMININE PRODUCTS THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED
• Take less shoes
• Pack multiple bathing suits

Northern Italy

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• Buy a international outlet charger
• Always pick the currency of the place you're in.(ex. Choose euros not dollars)
• Be ready for anything even if you're tired.
• Be mentally prepared for any scenario that can happen
• Buy more storage or separate camera for photos
• Make a list of gifts to bring/ souvenirs for yourself and family.

Madrid & Barcelona, Spain

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• Highly highly recommended this EP! Studying abroad was the best decision I have ever made. I don’t regret a single thing and will forever cherish this experience. Also don’t forget to keep your parents in the loop. Have fun let all doubts and insecurities go, because this is a once in a lifetime experience and it's something you will look back on and reminisce all the memories you made with your new family.

North Adams, MA

• Don’t worry if you’re not accepted to your first choice. You’ll end up having a great time either way!
• Have fun but also be responsible. Make the most of everything.
• Give everything a chance, you might end up liking it at the end.
• SHOUTOUT TO MAURICIO

He’s an amazing photographer!

• SHOUTOUT TO BRITNEY

Best model in the world

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Northern Italy

• More open-minded
• Now I know I don’t like rural areas
• Time-management
• Learned a lot about myself.
• I became more confident and responsible

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North Adams, MA

Hamna: I learned that I need to start exercising because we did a lot of walking and I was always out of breath.

faith:

• i will definitely consider a study abroad program in college
• i learned how i can code switch between an introvert and extrovert
• the amazing people i met

Oaxaca, Mexico

• I want to go to a college with a good study abroad program
• I made some good friends
• Got better at cooking

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Northern Italy

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• To be more open minded
• To be open to trying new things
• I learned to be more okay and comfortable with being away from family in preparation for college.
• It made me want to go to a college with a study abroad program
• It also gave me some insight as to how college work is like with a professor.

Madrid & Barcelona, Spain