What do you study at King’s
\n<\/b>Physics and Philosophy BSc<\/p>\n
Where did your Global Summer Experience take place?<\/b>
\nTecnol\u00f3gico de Monterrey-Quer\u00e9taro campus<\/p>\n
How did you apply?<\/b>
\nApplying was a varied experience. The Study Abroad department at King’s were excellent, and that part was absolutely stress free. The Mexican system takes getting used to! <\/p>\n
What was the biggest challenge that you faced on your Global Summer Experience? How did you overcome it?<\/b>
\nThe biggest challenge was probably having to leave. It was so sad saying farewell to all the awesome people I’d spent time with. I suppose the hardest part other than that was improving my Spanish-but this wasn’t particularly a challenge, simply part of the stay and something fun to do with others.<\/p>\n
What was the highlight of your Global Summer Experience?<\/b>
\nEvery weekend we would visit somewhere new, either through a trip organised by the International Department or something we would do ourselves. They were all excellent and it’s impossible to pick out one. Some of the best were a trip to the beach resort Ixtapa (next to the town of Ziihuatanejo – from Shawshank Redemption) and a weekend spent in Guanajuato though.<\/p>\n
How did your Global Summer Experience influence you?
\n<\/b>My Spanish vastly improved and I’m more keen to garner skills outside of my specific subject. Personally, I learnt that saying ‘Yes’ to things is nearly always worthwhile. The experience also definitely influenced my palette for the better. Mexican food is the best!<\/p>\n
What skills do you think you gained from your Global Summer Experience?<\/b>
\nMeeting new people exposes you to new ways of thinking and a new culture, which is always valuable and mind opening. My Spanish improved vastly, I made friends from many different countries and now I am aware of my options available to me in the future.<\/p>\n
What advice would you give to others considering a Global Summer Experience?
\n<\/b>If you think you’ll enjoy it then just do it. Say yes and throw yourself into something new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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