looking back its funny looking back on this after living here for 2 months. update: ive been going a lot of places by myself now and feel fine, you just have to be aware. basically dont be stupid and carry around flashy things. the money situation doesnt seem quite as inconvenient...and ive noticed that if i ask nicely people will generally give me change. i felt like i hit the jackpot yesterday when the guy at carrefour gave me 9 pesos in change! i really love this country. i still kind of stand out but people are nice and want to know where im from and think its cool that im trying to speak spanish. and ive actually been asked directions several times for directions and have been able to point people in the right direction. im working on my accent too!
Hi! I'm 21 years old and studying political science with a minor in environmental studies at the University of California, San Diego. After spending the summer working as a Camp Counselor in San Diego, I'm spending the fall semester/quarter of my senior year in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I'll be back in California at the end of December, only to leave again for Washington D.C. where I will be interning through the UCDC program. After that, I'll finish out my senior year in the spring at UCSD and see where life takes me from there. ... full info
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its funny looking back on this after living here for 2 months. update: ive been going a lot of places by myself now and feel fine, you just have to be aware. basically dont be stupid and carry around flashy things. the money situation doesnt seem quite as inconvenient...and ive noticed that if i ask nicely people will generally give me change. i felt like i hit the jackpot yesterday when the guy at carrefour gave me 9 pesos in change! i really love this country. i still kind of stand out but people are nice and want to know where im from and think its cool that im trying to speak spanish. and ive actually been asked directions several times for directions and have been able to point people in the right direction. im working on my accent too!
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