MEET KALISTA

Hello! My name is Kalista and I am from the United States. I grew up in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Both sides of my family are from the U.S. and many of them also live in Arkansas. I have an older sister, a younger brother, and a dog (boxer-mix) named Emma. Jonesboro is a fairly small town and is home to Arkansas State University. I graduated from Arkansas State University in May of 2018 with degrees in Communication Studies and World Languages and Cultures for Spanish. I fell in love with Spanish and learning about different cultures. My university had students from all over the world, so I was able to learn a little bit about their cultures while still in the U.S. 

I enjoy meeting people from around the world and learning about their lifestyles, cultures, and perspectives. I also love to travel, and it is what I would like to do for the next few years. Three years ago, I spent a month studying abroad in Costa Rica and my love of cultures and traveling is one of the reasons that I am pursuing the opportunity to become a Culture and Language Assistant in Spain. I also love teaching and sharing my knowledge with others. I would like to pursue teaching as a career.

Some of my hobbies include spending time outdoors, camping, hiking, and kayaking. This was a large part of my life since I grew up in Arkansas. We have beautiful outdoor scenery and many gorgeous lakes and rivers. Some of my other hobbies are yoga and kickboxing. I enjoy going to the gym and staying active.