"I was thrown into a different culture...."

Question

I am working on my Statement of Purpose for my Spanish Masters application and I wanted to say something along the lines of being "thrown" into a different culture. I'm not sure exactly what word would be best to use for "thrown" here. Or is there a better phrase to say what I am trying to express? Thanks all!

All the best to you in your application! :) - Findy, Oct 12, 2013

Answer 1

fui inmersa

You are correct because of gender of the speaker. Vote for Alicia_kae and she will see your answer. - Jubilado, Oct 12, 2013

how will she see my answer? - Rey_Mysterio, Oct 12, 2013

Answer 2

Since I am not a native speaker I cannot advise you on the translation of "thrown into" however I do want to make a suggestion for your consideration.

Usually in English the idea of being "thrown into" a situation describes an event over which we have had little control. Are you describing that somehow beyond your control you found yourself "thrown into" a Spanish speaking culture?

Another consideration is the possibility that you are describing a desire to be immersed in a different culture, and immersion would have a different nuance than thrown.

Finally perhaps if you write the sentence in English expressing what you want to say it will be easier for a native speaker to translate it.

I wish you much success in your scholastic and intellectual pursuits!

I thought about it more and I also thought that immersion was what I was going for. I ended up saying "Desde el día que llegué, fui inmerso en una nueva cultura..." How does that sound? - alicia_kae, Oct 12, 2013