Natália Nunes, PhD candidate at the University of São Paulo’s Institute for International Relations is currently a visiting scholar at The Ohio State Moritz College of Law’s Drug Enforcement and Policy Center for a semester.

I strongly believe that the way we are received and treated defines the experience in place. I was extremely well received, and most importantly, welcomed here.

I found professional, spiritual, personal support—I found friends and love. All clichés can be applied as to how time flies and to how you want to stay and go at the same time.

The simplest things, like watching the seasons change, were the most special. I am still evaluating the many levels of learning, including about myself, but for now: thanks to those involved.”