Hi everyone! Just wanted to thank you again for attending my presentation on how to afford study abroad. Below is the PowerPoint I used, as promised. Please, please, please use this opportunity to send me your essays. I would be more than happy to edit and comment on your study abroad essays. Here's how I'd like you to share it: 1). Put your essay on Google Drive. 2). Get the "Shareable Link" 3). Post it in the Comments section below. 4). If you'd like to stay anonymous on my blog, that's fine, you can put a random name! 5). Enter your email address (which won't be published publicly) to get notified when I respond. 6). Don't put anything under 'Website'. 7). Under the 'Comments' section, leave the shareable link as mentioned before, along with the essay prompt, the required word count, and the deadline. 8). Submit :)
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This semester abroad, I craved a major change. Of course, I definitely feel like my personality has changed majorly, but I'll go into detail about that in another post. I particularly craved a major physical change. Did I get a piercing? A badass tattoo? Nope. ✄ I got a haircut.
I've been bumming soap off of my friends during our past mini trips outside of Lyon, but I figured for our 10 day break, I should bring my own. Here in France, there's a brand called Hema and if I could compare it to anything in the US, it'd be Target. Those who know me know that I have a slight obsession with Target. Although Hema could never match to Target, ça marche. You're probably wondering why I got Japanese decorative tape. I have a passion for journaling/crafting, and washi tape makes everything look better without much work. I'll have to show you my agenda sometime. For example, instead of just directly writing onto the clear travel-sized bottles, I decked them out, and had a blast. My friends would call me "extra" for doing this, but honestly, it's a hobby. It's just a quick and easy way to spice up your travel soap (because that's totally necessary, right?).
In a week, it'll be the French equivalent of Fall Break. Mine and the kids' break happen to be during the same times. My host siblings have already left to Nice to stay with their grandparents for an upcoming wedding. That means, I've been having dinner with just my host parents, which, I've gotta say, has been great, if not better. Don't get me wrong, I love my host brothers with all of my heart! They're the sweetest little angels. But a couple days without them allowed me to talk to my host parents more at the dinner table. I practiced a lot of French during dinner by telling them about my day, what my plans were, and a lot more about myself. I thought it'd be interesting to share what happened and what we talked about (in French, btw).
Je vous présente les images que j'ai pris de la Prison de Montluc à Lyon. Ma famille d'accueil m'a invité à visiter la prison pendant la journée du patrimoine. J'y ai appris que la prison tenait des résistants français, comme Jean Moulin, pendant la Seconde Guerre Mondiale. De plus, une semaine plus tard lors de mon cours de cinéma français j'ai regardé le film "Lucie Aubrac (1997)" qui m'a appris encore plus sur l'histoire de ce sujet. Pour conclure, je trouve que j'apprends beaucoup pendant et en dehors de la classe. C'est la raison pour laquelle je crois qu'on apprend plus quand on est à l'étranger.
Here are some photos that I took of the Montluc Prison in Lyon. My host family invited me to visit this historical landmark with them during the Journée du Patrimoine. Here, I learned that the prison held members of the French Resistant, like Jean Moulin, during World War II. And then a week later during my french cinema class, I watched the movie "Lucie Aubrac (1997)" which taught me even more of the history on this subject. In conclusion, I found that I learn so much inside and out the classroom. That's why I believe that one learns more when abroad. Here's a list of some of the things I definitely thought were necessary to pack. If you're wondering where you can get some of the products listed, click on the item and there might be a link provided to order online. ♢ Amazon Products ♡ Birthday Gifts ♤ Going Away Gifts ♧ Free stuff
I share with you my background, and my story, hoping to express why I believed studying abroad was going to be a fundamental part of my life. I talked about my academic, professional, and personal goals. This ultimately helped me rediscover, in many aspects, what I hope to achieve, my passions, and who I am. I hope that reading my essay, my story, will inspire you to write about your own story. Everyone has one, be in control of your story. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE by: Christina Tran |
Christina TranA Vietnamese-American student studying abroad in Lyon, France. Always experiencing the world, one day at a time. Categories
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