As I reflect on my experience in the UK, I recognize how privileged and fortunate I have been to be able to connect with students abroad in their home/campus. Although creating my teaching guide and preparing material has been an essential aspect of this process, I also want to place emphasis on how much I’ve valued spending time with other students, especially since I had never been to the UK before!
Whether it was discussing various food recommendations, or bonding over shared cultural experiences, my time at Oxford was welcoming and comfortable thanks to the students there. Not only has this experience influenced how I want to approach my teaching guide, but in and of itself, provided an example of community building and cross-cultural solidarity.
