Travel abroad WITH PRIDE
UNPACK YOUR SUITCASE: Experience
Congratulations, you've arrived!
As you begin to unpack and settle into your new home, think back to the pride-related items that you packed in your suitcase. How would you like to introduce yourself to your new culture, friends, and school?
Use the following prompts and journal to help you identify what's important to you during this time.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
As youget to know theother students, how are you going to introduce yourself? What will be important for you to share? What identities will you showcase?
What characteristics will be important for you as you seek out new friends and close connections?
When youreflect onyour LGBTQIA+ identity,and your other identities, what information will be important for you to gather during your on-site orientation and in your first days?
When you consider your goals for your study abroad experience, what do you want to see, do, and explore? (Pro-tip! Consider pinning or saving locations in Google Maps. This way,when you have free time, you canopen upthe app and pick something that’s on your study abroad bucket list.)
And speaking of this study abroad bucket list, what will you add to your list, especially as it relates to your LGBTQIA+ identity?
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