I would describe my pre-departure emotions as relieved more so than excited. I’ve been wanting to go to France for the past five years–ever since I took French in high school and fell in love with an entire language and culture. I am so thankful that the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is giving me the opportunity to spend three weeks in France! According to my impossibly worried mother, I was overwhelmingly calm about leaving home and traveling for such a long period of time. Not only am I going to be in Europe for three weeks, but as soon as I get back to the states, I am headed straight to Pennsylvania for an internship until August. This will be the longest time I’ve ever spent away from my family, but I’m more than ready for this adventure.<\/p>\n
In preparation for this trip, I have been brushing up on my French everyday. I think that’s the thing I’m most excited about–being submerged in the language. I will get to put my French knowledge to the test and see how much I know. I’m anticipating that I actually don’t know as much as I think I do. I’m most nervous about how people will treat us. There’s no doubt that we will stand out as a group of Americans, so I hope that the natives will be helpful and friendly to us. However, no matter what, I know this trip is going to be one to remember and I can’t wait to start experiencing a new culture and making memories!<\/p>\n
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