Kaixo! Hello! My name is Tais, and I am 21 years old. I was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Zacatecas, Mexico. I grew up in a small town in Zacatecas, where I went to school until I was 12 years old. Growing up in Mexico made me realize how much I enjoyed learning about other cultures and languages worldwide. When I moved back to the United States, I learned more about different languages and cultures from all my friends, and I realized that I wanted to major in International Studies. I chose this major because after living in Mexico and the U.S, I realized how much I loved learning about each of them.
I am currently studying abroad in Bilbao, Spain- also known as The Basque Country- thanks to the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. I am able to live here and share with you all my new adventures in Spain. I cannot wait to share more about what I learn in Bilbao and its Spanish culture!
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!
