Did your study abroad experience influence your academic or career interests? If so, how?
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My study abroad experience did not influence my career interest, instead it is the other way around. I decided to study abroad because I had an interest in becoming fluent in Spanish in order to better serve patients within the healthcare industry. There are many Spanish-speaking residents who are sometimes unable to access or communicate their medical needs because of the language barrier between patients and healthcare provider. As a bilingual nurse I aspire to bridge the gap that has been forged between the two parties.