Hi everyone, my name is Patricia Molina and I am currently in my second year of architecture. I was born in the Philippines before moving to California when I was 5 years old. A couple years after that I moved to Ohio where I have lived for the majority of my life. My parents raised me and my younger sister in a very Filipino household by cooking Filipino food, speaking Tagalog, and ordering TFC (The Filipino Channel—yes, it exists…available in DIRECTV) to stay connected to our roots. I went to high school in a small city in the Cleveland area called Richmond Heights so, I wanted to go to a bigger university like the Ohio State University for a new experience. I really like being a part of a huge campus while also having a smaller community in Knowlton where everyone shares an interest in architecture.
Other than revisiting the Philippines a couple of times after I left, I haven’t really been able to travel out of the country. This Santiago trip will be my first study abroad program though I plan to do more. I’m excited to experience the culture, try new food, and visit amazing sites that Santiago has to offer!