¡Hola! Hello! My name is Hannah Holmes, and I am 21 years old. I was raised in the Pine Barrens forest of New Jersey but decided the mountains were the place for me and moved to Pennsylvania to attend Bucknell University! At university, I study biology, environmental science, and Spanish. There are many native Spanish speakers in my hometown, so there was no surprise that I wanted to continue studying the Spanish language in college.
I am also so lucky to take part in research on fireflies, regenerative agriculture, and social justice. My research gave me a new perspective on science, and my projects allows me to try all different types of work, like genetics, farming and gardening, and working with my community. I love to grow food but also cook it and create my own dishes and recipes. I also love to read about science and nature, paint lots of flowers and butterflies, and explore the mountains of Pennsylvania.
I am currently studying abroad in Costa Rica, where I am taking classes about the tropical rainforest, agriculture, human rights, and Spanish (of course!). I cannot wait to share my time in Costa Rica with you all and to hear about your class!
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!
