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<\/a><\/p>\nBut, what about now? What about tomorrow? The next months? Next year? What about my life from now on?<\/p>\n
I have always been excessively structured. I have always thought that we should follow paths, we just have to follow what it is established. Kindergarten, primary school, high school, university. And then? What a question. Where is the next step? Where is the following institution?<\/p>\n
Just you, your life, your decisions, you making your own path.<\/p>\n
What if I try to take a deep breath and just be relaxed? My biggest goal is accomplished. I am an English <> Spanish translator. Am I? Well, that is what the degree says, but\u2026 Is the degree enough?<\/p>\n
I should be relaxed.<\/p>\n
I am not.<\/p>\n
Maybe I need more than a piece of paper that says that I am an English<>Spanish translator. What if I try not only to learn English, but also to be immersed in the language, the culture, the place? Learning a language vs. acquiring a language. I have studied this, now I want to experience this.<\/p>\n
Sounds good.<\/p>\n
But how? When? Where? I made a quick search on the Internet but nothing seemed interesting enough.<\/p>\n
Maybe I just have to start working, earn my money, be financially independent.<\/p>\n
However, I would like to study abroad. It would be fun, challenging, huge.<\/p>\n
One of my best friends told me that there was an informal meeting in our university about some scholarships. We went there, I did not pay much attention, the girl who explained everything was not engaging.<\/p>\n
I should continue studying. I mean, I am a translator but I also love teaching. I can work and study. Next year will be busy, but challenging.<\/p>\n
March 2014: I am working and studying my second course of studies. Tired, moody, anxious. I am not sure if I want this for me. Did I choose right? Is this what I want to do for the rest of my life?<\/p>\n
There is another meeting, similar to the one that I went last year. I\u2019ll go.<\/p>\n
Yes, it was much better. There is such a long list of requisites to apply for this University on the United States. It is called Dickinson College, and it is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
Yes, this is what I want. I have a really awesome opportunity. This would be great! I think that if we translate or teach a second language we should study abroad to improve our language skills. Yes, I definitely will apply for Dickinson College.<\/p>\n
I spent a month and a half looking for certificates, documents, or any piece of paper that stated everything that I have done so far. Contests, good degrees, sports, languages, social engagement, my transcript, recommendation letters, language proficiency certificates, documents, more documents, passport, and so many others papers that I have already forgotten.<\/p>\n
I applied and I started to feel excited about the idea of going to the States for a semester. This would be so good for my CV. After a couple of interviews and steps, I got the scholarship and the opportunity of working there as a Spanish Teaching Assistant. I am going to the States next semester. Wow! Now that I have accomplished another goal, it feels good. But bigger,<\/p>\n
challenging<\/p>\n
and scary.<\/p>\n
I should be relaxed.<\/p>\n
I am not.<\/p>\n
I am not a hundred percent sure about this. What if I do not get well with the culture? What if I am not able to communicate? What if I miss my friends, my family, my guy? What if something goes wrong?<\/p>\n
I have read so many articles about the \u201ccomfort zone\u201d, I have watched so many videos about \u201cgo and follow your dreams\u201d. I have to do this, I have to go for a while, I have to learn, I have to grow. I have to pack my things, I am leaving in a week and I have not thought about the clothes!<\/p>\n
August 2015: After a surprise going away party, here I am, at the airport, saying goodbye to my family and my friends. I thought it would be easier, but there were some hugs that made me ask to myself if I was doing the right thing. Anyway, everything will be alright. This experience will give just good moments and valuable things to learn. I turned around and I did not see my family anymore. It was just me and my baggage.<\/p>\n
And my anxieties,<\/p>\n
my fears,<\/p>\n
my expectations\u2026.<\/p>\n
\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dickinson College: I am coming!<\/p>\n December 2013: OK, this is great, this is huge, this is my dream written in a piece of paper. But, what about now? What about tomorrow? The next months? Next year? What about my life from now on? I have always been excessively structured. I have always thought that we should follow paths, we just… Continue reading DECISIONS, DECISIONS…<\/span><\/a><\/a>
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