When abroad, your ethnicity might have a different perception than it does in the U.S. Your host country may have different racial or ethnic majorities, and people can be either polite or very intrusive when asking about your identity. Before you go, we recommend researching other student experiences or resources surrounding your racial or ethnic identities and how they could impact your time abroad.
Things to Consider
- Will I be the only person of color on my program? If so, how does that make me feel?
- What is the racial climate of my host country? Will I face discrimination?
- How do I feel about being a spokesperson for my identity abroad?
- Are there hair or skin products I use at home that may not be available abroad?
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