I never thought I was going to be able to study abroad. I always knew that if I didn’t go after what I wanted, I wouldn’t attain it. I come…
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Jennifer Vargas
Jennifer Vargas
AIFS Program: Barcelona, Spain | School: Rowan University | Bio: ¡Hola chicos y chicas! My name is Jennifer Vargas and I am a senior at Rowan University, in NJ. While studying abroad I realized I was in the wrong major so now i’m studying what i’m passionate about which is International Studies with Business and Economics and a minor in Spanish. During orientation before my freshman year even began at college, I knew I was going to Barcelona! Everything I SAY, I DO. Family and friends doubted me because of expenses and since I’ve never been out the country alone. Thankfully, I was lucky to have been awarded a scholarship with AIFS that give me the opportunity that changed my life. I proved everyone who doubted me wrong and I went to Barcelona for the Fall semester. I met so many people while I was abroad, such as the amazing professors, friends from all over the world and my homestay mom. Barcelona, Spain will always have a place in my heart, it was my second home. Studying abroad gave me a global perspective. It made me realize that I LOVE to travel, so I try to go abroad at least once a year and i’ve been to thirteen countries (most while I was abroad). I encourage everyone to study abroad. If I could do this entire experience all over again, I definitely would!
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” - Anita Desai