I just found your newsletter, and this is a great post as an introduction for me: once upon a time I also traveled to the US as a foreigner, though from another land. Still, I see the similarities - I also got lost in New York City (several times) until I figured it all out. I was an English major in college, and came for basically the same reasons: I wanted to perfect my English. I landed in New York City (after growing up in a small town on the other side of the globe), and realized that the English spoken on the East Coast is not quite the same as the one we learned in school, so it was definitely an adjustment, and cultural shock. Anyway, it was so nice to read Yesi's story, thanks for posting it - and glad I found it (thanks for Jeanine's reposting).
Welcome to the newsletter, Emese-Réka! It's wonderful hearing you could relate to this interview. Yes, NY has a labyrinth and the accent isn't easy to understand at times! My pleasure to share Yesi's story, and part 2 will have other interesting anecdotes. Cheers!
What a fantastic interview! So great to learn about Yesi. She's really had some great work- travel experiences. It must have been a real eye-opener. The summer camps and outdoor job sounded great. Look forward to the next installment!
Thanks for reading and sharing, Jeanine! Yesi loved her experiences in the US and she'd told me many stories, so it felt like a good fit for the newsletter.
I like the traveler spotlight! Reading Yesi’s story was interesting and looking forward to part 2. I have very good Colombian friends here in the U.S and it was interesting to read Yesi’s thoughts about what is different between the 2 cultures. Even though my friends have been in the US for years and are now US Citizens, they will always be Colombian and share their culture proudly.
Oh yes for sure! A good friend in the US is also married to a Colombian and they've fully embraced the Colombian pride. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview! Part 2 is going to be fun as well.
I just found your newsletter, and this is a great post as an introduction for me: once upon a time I also traveled to the US as a foreigner, though from another land. Still, I see the similarities - I also got lost in New York City (several times) until I figured it all out. I was an English major in college, and came for basically the same reasons: I wanted to perfect my English. I landed in New York City (after growing up in a small town on the other side of the globe), and realized that the English spoken on the East Coast is not quite the same as the one we learned in school, so it was definitely an adjustment, and cultural shock. Anyway, it was so nice to read Yesi's story, thanks for posting it - and glad I found it (thanks for Jeanine's reposting).
Welcome to the newsletter, Emese-Réka! It's wonderful hearing you could relate to this interview. Yes, NY has a labyrinth and the accent isn't easy to understand at times! My pleasure to share Yesi's story, and part 2 will have other interesting anecdotes. Cheers!
What a fantastic interview! So great to learn about Yesi. She's really had some great work- travel experiences. It must have been a real eye-opener. The summer camps and outdoor job sounded great. Look forward to the next installment!
Thanks for reading and sharing, Jeanine! Yesi loved her experiences in the US and she'd told me many stories, so it felt like a good fit for the newsletter.
I like the traveler spotlight! Reading Yesi’s story was interesting and looking forward to part 2. I have very good Colombian friends here in the U.S and it was interesting to read Yesi’s thoughts about what is different between the 2 cultures. Even though my friends have been in the US for years and are now US Citizens, they will always be Colombian and share their culture proudly.
Oh yes for sure! A good friend in the US is also married to a Colombian and they've fully embraced the Colombian pride. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview! Part 2 is going to be fun as well.