Alston Bowman

Domestic Exchange Student Reflections

Pitzer College

Alston BrownI am currently on exchange at Pitzer College located in Claremont, California. With weather being one of the biggest factors as to why I chose California for an exchange, it has been absolutely beautiful with 70 degrees in the winter.

My classes have been relatively typical as far a college curriculum difficulty. However, with a different demographic of students, I have enjoyed getting to know my peers through a multitude of group assignments and projects. Being in a coed classroom has been a learning experience and so far, has been a great way to hear about different experiences as well as witness different forms of art.

I am taking a class on a farm. As someone who lives a plant-based lifestyle it has been nice getting to sit in a classroom and learn how food arrives on my plate. I have the opportunity to grow fruits and vegetables as a part of the class curriculum!

In the future, I have plans of connecting with alums in Los Angeles and going camping over spring break!