It’s been 1 year and three months since I am living in
Phoenix. Before I used to live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I can say that here
is different but I really like it. Although summers are tough I think this
second one has been a little better. Fortunately I’ve made a lot of friends,
some from the US and others from other countries, and I just love it. It’s
amazing how much you can learn from other people and that when you need
something there is always somebody willing to help. Believe it or not,
yesterday I tried for first time in my life Taco Bell! I know here is pretty
common but I don’t have it back home. I have to admit, is good! Another thing I
had to get used to was having dinner early, especially when I go out with
friends to eat dinner. In Argentina people have dinner late, 9 or 10 pm may be. At 6
pm we would have something called “merienda” that is like a tea or coffee with
some pastries or toasts. This past year I also had the opportunity to travel to
places like Grand Canyon, Montana and New Orleans, which were awesome. I hope to keep meeting incredible people and visiting new places!
Hey Natalia, It's good to see you're adjusting! The summer's here can be absolutely brutal but eventually you just kind of get used to it. I've heard that other countries generally have dinner later than us too, which is weird to think about. I've met a few people from other countries (mainly European) who are used to dinner at 9 or 10! I look forward to reading more about your internship as well as your adjustment to American Culture. :)
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to come to Phoenix from such a different culture! I am looking to join the Peace Corp so I am glad to see that the culture shock was positive for you, as I hope it is for me! Do you hope to find a job here and stay long term, or go back home after college?
ReplyDeleteHello Elizabeth! Thank you for your comment! After I finish the program my student visa allows me to stay and work in the US for one year but after that if I want to stay I need a working visa which is not that easy to get. If I can't stay in the US I may try some other country but I still want to live abroad form more years before going back home. I just love the experience of meeting new people. It will probably happen the same to you in the Peace Corp. I am sure you will have a great experience! I was looking to the places you chose and they just look amazing! so good luck with that adventure!!
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