Hello everyone and welcome to my blog!
For those who do not know me, my name is Yesenia Negron. I graduated from Union College this past June with a B.S in Psychology. I am honored to say that I am a Minerva Fellow, this means that I will be in Siem Reap, Cambodia for nine months!! How crazy is that?
Up until Dalila and I got on our first flight of 16 hours, I could not believe that I was leaving and not coming back for nine months. Leaving my family and loved ones was not hard at first, but then I experienced the time difference and realized how much effort needs to go into having communication with everyone back home.
Meet my stuffed monkey, Wendy. She’s travelled everywhere with my since the 2nd grade!
Today marks day 12 in Cambodia and although this is all new, I feel like I have been here for a long time. Yet, it all seems surreal. What I’ve seen of the country is beautiful!
Everyday, I am reminded as to why I chose to apply to the fellowship. The students and everyone I’ve met, constantly create a smile on my face. The students are polite, sweet, smart and super funny! I love that I am building new and stronger relationships with them everyday.
Stay tuned for my future posts! I am so excited to take you along my journey in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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