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Hometown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democratic Republic of Congo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am a faculty member: Assistant Professor of Languages and Cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you were a pet or animal, what would you choose?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I was a pet, I would be a cat. Cats are independent, curious, and explorers. They want to explore the backyards on their own and learn lessons (and perhaps they can feed themselves). I want to explore the world and let the world teach me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How would you describe yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is hard to describe myself with words. I like people to get to know me and make their own idea of the person(ality) behind my appearance. But if I have to write something about myself, the following words are a near idea of who I am: generous\/compassionate, sympathetic, curious, inquiring, multicultural, happy, humorous, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What piece of advice would you give to yourself before the in-country experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My students and I are the reflection of God’s image. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which country or countries have you visited before?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beside being from the D. R. of Congo, in the past, personal trips led me to Kenya, Mexico (where I lived for 7 years), Japan, France, Belgium, and Netherlands (for a short period of time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has been the most meaningful idea \/ fact you have discovered or learned about this program so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a first time faculty leading an Abroad program, I have discovered a lot of things about traveling with students. I am looking forward to hearing from students’ experiences, stories, and lessons learned while with host families in Salamanca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What food are you most excited to try in Spain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though I am vegan, I am excited to try everything, especially the original paella (not those bought in chain stores).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you most look forward to during the Spain program?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am looking forward to the entire experience with students. It will be an opportunity to know them better as well as to strengthen our trust relationships. I am most looking forward to taking students to the Guinness World Record as the oldest restaurant (founded in 1725).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What opportunity do you hope this abroad will bring to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope to have the opportunity to keep broadening my socio-cultural and intellectual perspectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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