Hola (hello)! My name is Olivia, I am 21 years old and I am from West Newbury Massachusetts. I loved growing up in New England, this led me to study at the University of Maine which is not too far from home. I am currently studying psychology which is learning about the mind and how it works, with a minor in criminal justice to learn more about our legal systems! I have always been interested in how the human brain works and helping people's mental health improve. During school in Maine as well as in the summers I worked with special needs children in a school setting which I enjoyed very much!
Since I was a kid I knew I wanted to travel and explore the world, and studying abroad was the perfect opportunity. I am now living in Barcelona, Spain and am learning all about the culture as well as traveling all around Europe and experiencing many different cultures! I love to hike and be outdoors as well as the hustle and bustle of a big city with its many beautiful historical sites and architecture.
I am so excited for you guys to be joining me on this incredible adventure, I hope my journey inspires you to explore the world!
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!
