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Um ano no Brasil Aisling Peterson Paracatu, Minas Gerais, Brasil District 4760 Being a Foreigner Friendly relationship Political respect, if not always understanding Peers were open, interested in exchange and American culture

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Um ano no Brasil

Aisling Peterson

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Paracatu, Minas Gerais, Brasil

District 4760

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Being a Foreigner

Friendly relationship
Political respect, if not always

understanding

Peers were open, interested in exchange

and American culture

Physical appearance can draw some

attention

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Difficulties and Learning Experiences

Language barriers
Siblings and new family dynamics
Making friends outside of school
Dealing with US political disagreement
Homesickness
Culture shock

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How have I changed?

Higher self-confidence
Bilingual abilities
Wanderlust
A different cultural perspective on American life
Greater self-awareness, future goals
Families and friends on multiple continents

Exchange was (so far) the greatest year of my life!

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Thank You!

Without the unwavering support of my Rotary club, I could not be standing where I am

today. I am eternally grateful for all that Rotary