This
is my first post so I will use this space to tell my story in few lines in
order for you to understand my current situation… I was born in Peru in 1986
and have lived there all my life. Despite Peru has its problems, like poverty,
lack of education, lack of authorities, etc., I really love living there and
I’m very proud of being Peruvian. I came
to live in Michigan because my husband is studying an MBA here, at Ross Business School (Michigan University). The MBA lasts two years, nevertheless, I’m going
to be here just the last one. The first year my husband was only my boyfriend and he
came by himself because I had all my life back in Peru, my family, a good job,
my friends… But the first year that we were apart was really awful!!!! So we
decided we wanted to be together, no matter what we would have to sacrifice. So
we got married, I quit my job, left my friends and family, pack my warmer
clothes and came to live here… in Ann Arbor, Michigan… the most beautiful but
coldest place I have ever been!
In
this blog I will tell you all about my life in the U.S. and the differences
with my country which are more than what you could imagine!! So you will
experience through my stories, how does an emerging country girl manages to
adapt her life to one of the most developed countries in the world.
I
hope you find it interesting and enjoy getting to know a little bit more about
the Peruvian culture.
Hi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations with your new blog! Your idea is brilliant - write a personal dairy of foreigner in the US. You can see and show many things differently than locals, especially in Michigan :-)
Best regards,
Viktor (Ukrainian from Ukraine)
Hi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate (on the long-distance level at least!) I am a military spouse so I know how it is to sacrifice everything for the one you love. It is difficult, but leads you to so many new adventures that you never would have gotten experience otherwise! I look forward to you blogposts!
Kate Garrison
I'm a huge sucker for the romance in your story! I'm sure the two cultures are vastly different and your viewpoint and experiences will make for great posts! Congrats on your new adventure!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Cochran
What a change, from Peru to Michigan! I grew up in Brazil and have been living abroad for a while now, and remember the challenges of moving to such a different country. It's tough in some respects, but so much fun as well! I wish you all the best and will follow your adventures through your blog. Good luck!
ReplyDelete- Paula