Laura Simcock
Prime Minister’s Scholarship for Latin America, Social Realities in Mexico
Introduction
Kia ora!
My name’s Laura, and I’m super excited to be going to Mexico for six weeks as part of the PMSLA – Social Realities in Mexico group. I’m originally from Christchurch and have just finished my second year at UoA studying a Bachelor of Global Studies and Bachelor of Arts conjoint, majoring in Global Environment and Sustainable Development and Geography.
I applied for Social Realities in Mexico as it is a programme that matches all the areas in my degree that I am interested in: environmental sustainability, indigenous studies, and human rights.
It is also an awesome opportunity to learn more about Mexico. The parts of the trip I am most excited about are the service workshops with experts and the week-long Cuetzalen study trip! I also can’t wait to practise my Spanish and try all of the food I can!
I am currently unsure about what I want to do professionally, so I am hoping this trip will inspire me and reveal possible career pathways.
I can’t wait to share with you all what we get up to!