Tessa
I’m Tessa and studying my bachelors in Business at IE University in Segovia. This endeavor became more than just an academic transition, it became the place where my life began to reveal the most unexpected things. I arrived from Cabo with a strong determination, a heart full of courage, and a head full of questions about who I was becoming. I found myself lost for words when I took my first train to be here, looking out my window, realizing that this would be my new home for the next couple of years. I was thrilled at the thought of that, but I also carried the weight of leaving my family, my businesses, and the version of myself everyone back home knew so well. And yet, somewhere between getting lost in the narrow streets, meeting people from all over the world, and learning how to take the metro, I felt something shift. I realized I wasn’t losing myself, I was unfolding my new reality.
Now, every day in Segovia feels like a mix of discovery and belonging. I’m falling in love with a new country while slowly rewriting my own story. I’m meeting people who challenge me, inspire me, and sometimes mirror the parts of myself I never knew were there. I’m learning to embrace the uncertainty, enjoy the present, and trust that this chapter is shaping a future bigger than anything I imagined back home. My journey here isn’t just about education, it’s about becoming someone capable of building bridges, creating opportunities, and giving back with everything I’ve learned. And I hope my story stays with you, not because it’s perfect, but because it’s still being written, step by step, with clarity, courage, and heart.