How to Prepare for 宝博体育 as a Person of Color

Preparing for Studying Abroad as a POC

在1922年秋天，我 studied abroad with 东航卡帕 in 布拉格. After I wrote a blog about my experience studying abroad as an Asian American, I reflected on how I prepared for studying abroad as a person of color so you can too.  

1. 做研究. Find what communities or minorities exist within your host city. Look up societal customs and practices so you can prepare for any differences.   

2. 提前计划. Before leaving for 布拉格, I went down a rabbit-hole of 捷克 culinary videos only to discover that they had a significant Vietnamese population. This helped me adjust while abroad; whenever I missed Asian cuisine or ingredients, I’d eat and shop at a nearby Vietnamese restaurant or market.   

3. Reflect on previous travels. Traveling encourages open-mindedness, and open-mindedness will lead to your betterment as a person. If I didn't get exposed to such diverse lives, people, and identities, I wouldn't be the Nanette that I am today.  

4. 接受差异. 当然, I still love to eat my Asian meals and catch up with the friends who relate to me, but now I embrace any chance to love someone or live somewhere new.  

How did you prepare and connect with your 身份 while studying abroad? 请在下方告诉我们!