TLE Voices

A Landscape to Remember

By Claudia Rodriguez, Mexico

Before I arrived at Carthage, I did not imagine what kind of weather and natural environment I would find. When I came, I began discovering the different faces of Carthage’s campus. First, of course, the lake — to me it seems more like the ocean. From my first days here, I have really enjoyed walking and playing on the shores of Lake Michigan.

When fall came, the trees changed the colors and I couldn't stop taking pictures of them. The winter was the first time that I really had lived in the snow and it was terrific. I felt like a kid with a new toy, I played with snow balls, I made my angel. The pictures I had seen of Christmas trees covered with snow finally became real for me. People ask me if I am crazy, how can you like the snow? But, yes I do, even if I sometimes shiver and feel a little cold.

Since I come from Cuernavaca, a very warm city in the central part of Mexico that is called "The Eternal Spring," where it is rarely cold, Kenosha was a big change. For me was an amazing change, the first time that I could experience the different seasons of the year.

I also love animals and this has been my first opportunity to see in their natural environment some animal species rare in my hometown, like foxes, deer, geese, chipmunks and raccoons. I have spent hours watching them playing, eating, etc.

Carthage's location has offered me an amazing and relaxing place to study, work, spend time with friends, and do fun activities during the different seasons. Definitely, for me Carthage and its location are a source of pleasure all year long.

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Meet the TLEs

Audrey Dehdouh
"I am currently teaching French at Carthage and studying to complete a Master's in General Education."

Martina Hunkler

"I am very happy to be here and I would not want to miss this experience for sack of gold or a plate of German Spätzle!"

Claudia Rodriguez
"One of my best experiences here has been living in an international community. Living with people of six different countries has enriched my perspective about the world."

Carolin Hellwig
"My experiences in Kenosha are so far wonderful: working with amazing people, living with international friends, and the life as a teacher as well as student is incredible."