Hola todos! My name is Alia, and I am so excited to be your Reach the World traveler. I grew up in North Carolina, where I always loved going outside to explore, climb trees, and look for little animals.
I am a senior at Pitzer College, which is located in Claremont, California. I am studying Human Biology and Anthropology, and in my free time, I enjoy drawing, playing video games, and reading. I wanted to explore the different landscapes and cultures in addition to improving my Spanish, so I decided to study abroad in Ecuador through the Gilman Scholarship. I'm excited to share my adventures and get to know everyone!
Right now, I am studying abroad in Ecuador, a country in South America. Ecuador is an amazing place with tall mountains called the Andes, the Amazon rainforest, and the Galápagos Islands, where I can continue to be outside and explore. I also came because I love trying new food, especially fruit and I wanted to improve my Spanish. I hope as I travel, I can share my adventures with you!
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
