Friday, June 22, 2012

Pre-Departure Thoughts


In about a week and a half I will be departing from LAX to JFK to meet up with the group of students who I am going to be spending the month with in Nice.  I was lucky enough to find that the group flight actually starts in LA, so I may not even have to get off the plane! I have never left the country before, so this will be a new experience for me in many ways.  My first international travel; all the way to Europe.  Getting prepared for the trip has been a journey in its own, from searching for the tickets to making sure I have everything I’ll need.

Everybody I have talked to about the trip has told me how incredible Nice is and told me all their stories about traveling abroad.  Everyone has shown so much support for me from the moment I first applied to when I was accepted and continue to support me.  I am so grateful for all the people who helped me get here.  I cannot wait to see all the sights and learn about the city and country. 

I have enjoyed learning French in school and I cant wait to use what I know and expand my knowledge.  I know many people who speak French fluently and they tell me that immersion is the best way to learn.  I also enjoy digital photography, and I can’t wait to learn how to use a camera better and all the techniques associated with photography and hopefully apply them to my other hobbies like videography.  I hope to take lots of pictures and video while I’m there to share with everyone at home.

I cannot wait to experience France for a whole month.  It promises to be exciting and fulfilling in every aspect.  See you later this summer.

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