Spelman College - Reflections Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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m. T .5. . , It Carmen and YULHJJJ .u'cm m be .1 HIHL' far from Hey! fnd yet they really do not Iaok hnmmit'k Spefmarliten. unite .n- Yolanda, Colleen .md Carrm'n m. with .1 few itm'nrifin'k. Every year, more and more Juniors study abroad and take a daring leap into a new culture. Mast study in Europe, but this year, a few adventurous Spelman students; studied in Japan and Israel, At first, the exchange student usually Feels culture shock, being surrounded by new faces, and sometimes speaking a new language. She Struggles to learn the new cultural systems, From the monetary and educational system to the often complicated public transportation system. By the end of the day, Spelman College seems like a Utopia. While abroad, the exchange student usually adapts to the new culture, picks up new ways to eat, dress, and even learns cultural Slang. She makes new Friends lForeign and Americanj, learns global issues, and often Forms a solidarity with other oppressed people of color. Studying abroad is truly an educational experience because Spelman students not only become more independent. but because they learn more about themselves and how that self constitutes a part of the whole catted the world . In between challenging academic study, Spelman Students get a chance to enjoy themselves by traveling! going to plays, movies, clubs, and pubs or just by hanging out. Spelman students visit each other in Foreign countries and some even meet with Spelman alumnae living abroad. By studying abroad, at Spelmanite learns that sisterhood not only exists, but that it can exist in a home away From home

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