Let Me Take You to Rio
I used up most of my money in four days. Why? Because I was in Rio de Janeiro. Not because there was a huge difference in the prices from Garopaba. But because I was in THE Rio de Janeiro. If I told someone back home I went to Rio and didn’t get their souvenir from…
06 May, 2015
Self-Reflection Through A Journal Entry…
During Pre-Departure there’s a lot oftalk about how one will come back a new person- how this experience transforms. But I didn’t feel that would happen to me. So I dedicated time to wonder what would make me come back differently. I’m in Brasil. Either I learn how to samba or I learn to play…
06 May, 2015
The Beauty Of Not Knowing
Ask anyone that knew me throughout high school ÛÒ my future revolved on traveling to Africa. During my application process to Global Citizen Year, I wasn’t curious about the other country options offered, I wanted Senegal. Then one day, I reached the conclusion I was going to Brasil. Just like that. Out of the blue,…
20 February, 2015
Learning How to Leave Effective Footprints
As I walked out of the pet store, I had the biggest smile on my face. For one, I felt like Santa Claus. But most importantly, I was taking full advantage of my freedom and doing something my mother wouldn’t have ever allowed. How hadn’t I thought of this the second I got here? Back…
12 December, 2014
There is Something Romantic About Public Transportation…
“Você gostaria de se sentar” “Would you like to sit down?” “Não, obrigada.” “No thank you.” It amazes me how the bus drivers manage to keep buses intact as they quickly make turns, speed up mountains, and then back down them again all the while passengers sway from side to side. Every time I get…
26 September, 2014
