Alesha Garand
<p>I am an elementary education student; with a Spanish minor, ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) endorsement, and leadership certificate. My passions focus on exploring new cultures. Recently I explored Philippian culture through Tinikling (a form of dance) and Spanish through reading various Latin American authors. I also enjoy expressing myself through art, particularly painting. My mission is to become a dual language education teacher (with Spanish and English) so that I can spread a love and appreciation for culture and language to my future students.</p>
Blogs by Alesha Garand
¡Adiós Argentina, y Hola Los Estados Unidos! (Translated: Goodbye Argentina, and Hello United States!)
It is two weeks after my trip to Buenos Aires, and it feels like a lifetime ago. It is up to me to decide how this experience will color my future.
Adventures in Buenos Aires—Everywhere I traveled
This blog is a summary of the different trips I took with IES Abroad, on my own, and with UBA (University of Buenos Aires).
The Spirit of Mate
Drinking mate is an enticing cultural tradition, as well as an appropriate metaphor for Argentinian culture as a whole.
The First Few Days—Culture Shock and Coping
The first few days I have experienced and coped with many aspects of culture shock, as well as arrived at some personal revelations through interactions with...
¡Adiós Estados Unidos, y hola Argentina! (Translated: Goodbye United States, and Hello Argentina!)
Spanish fluency or bust! My trip to Argentina is full of hopes, dreams, and expectations. As I prepare to leave, I equip myself physically and mentally.