What is/are your major(s)?

Marketing

What is/are your minor(s)?

Business Legal Studies and Film

What is the name of your study abroad program?

ISA: Universidad Pablo de Olavide: Hispanic Studies, Business & Spanish Language

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Seville, Spain

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

I would like the blog readers to know that I am a first-generation American, and I can speak Farsi fluently. I would also like for readers to know that I am a Colorado native, and I have lived in Colorado my whole life.

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

One thing that I am most anticipating about my study abroad experience are the excursion trips my program offers, specifically the Morocco trip. I cannot wait to tap into my Middle Eastern heritage by camping in Morocco and exploring old mosques in Seville. Seville is a city with a rich history that dates back to the Romans, Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Going on excursion trips to learn about Sevilla’s history and visiting old historical sites will be extremely unique and exciting!

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

I decided to study abroad, because I have never been to Europe or traveled by myself internationally. Both my parents are Iranian immigrants, and I have been to Iran a few times throughout my childhood. However, I have never gotten the opportunity to go elsewhere. My mom passed away when I was 14 and her passing increased financial pressure on my family. The DU Partner Program has made the study abroad experience financially affordable and has given me the opportunity to travel to places I have always wanted to go. I have seen so many of my friends travel abroad, and I talked to professors who have shared their study abroad experiences with me. Their stories and wonderful experiences inspired me to invest in the study abroad experience. One day, I hope to share my stories and experiences with other people.