Hello! My name is Nicole. I am from the Dominican Republic, but I currently live in New York City with my mother and little brother. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, I met people from many different cultures who came to the island for its beautiful beaches. In New York, I met many people who came here from other places, too. The more people I meet, the more I want to learn about other countries, traditions and languages. I speak Spanish and English, which helps me connect with more people. It is like having superpower!
For this journey, we're going to re-live my experiences as a study abroad student in Ghana. We can travel virtually to this beautiful West African country and learn everything we can. Do not be afraid of exploring the unknown. As my mother likes to say: “You never know what you can gain if you never try.”
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!
