¡Hola chicos! Hello boys and girls! My name is Bri Botello. I am 19 years old and I am from Houston, Texas. My family and I are from a beautiful place called Mexico. When I was a little girl, I lived in Mexico and I loved going to the market in town to buy tacos and dulces (candy) with my grandpa, watching Dora la exploradora, and learning about my culture and my language!
When I moved to the United States, I learned to speak English and learned all about American culture. Soon enough, I started eating hot dogs and pizza instead of tacos and I began to watch shows like Scooby-Doo and Spongebob instead of Dora! Despite learning about a whole new culture, I never stopped loving my Mexican one. I learned to love and appreciate both!
To continue learning, I moved from Texas to New York to study reading and history at Colgate University. This school year, I am studying in Madrid, Spain! When I grow up, my dream is to be a Spanish teacher. I want to teach little boys and girls, just like you, how to explore new worlds through the magic of reading!
I hope that all of you are as excited as me to learn about all the different cultures and places around the world. Stick with me so I can tell you all about my fun and exciting adventures in Spain!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? 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!
