So here's basically what I've been up to this past year...Click on the images to open a larger view. So that's basically it! This past year has been really exciting and I've gotten super psyched for next year (I don't even want to think about packing though...). I've been in contact with my first host family (I will have three total host families throughout the year) and they are really nice. I cannot wait to meet them in person! Brussels is technically in the Flemish speaking region of Belgium, but I just so happen to be going to the areas around Brussels that speak French! Donc je vais apprendre le français. I suppose that's everything for now.... If you have any questions about the program, please visit my "About RYE" page and hopefully it will help you out! I nearly forgot! I quickly just wanted to lay out a few goals that I have for this year! My goals are:
Although these are a little abstract, in general, I really want to become so assimilated and accustomed to the French language and Belgian culture that, when I return to the United States, it takes some time to be able to call Cleveland "home" again. Which may be difficult because, as of right now, Cleveland is my place! I absolutely love this city! Knowing I only have a few days left here really helps me to appreciate the things (and of course, the people) I am leaving behind. But, I know there are great things ahead so it is not worth looking back....at least not for too long! And again, it is only a year in my life. A lot will happen and a lot may change, I know this for sure. But I hope to make the best of whatever comes my way and I have high hopes that this exchange will be much more than "only a year" (hmm, I'm starting to sense some foreshadowing here).
Anyway, this post has already gotten so much longer than I had anticipated! This is my story and I plan to make it a good one! As you can probably tell by the obsessive number of exclamation marks throughout this post, I am extremely excited and look forward to whatever this year has in store for me. I hope everyone reading this is doing well and I hope you enjoy following my story! |
AuthorBonjour! I will be traveling to Brussels, Belgium as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student for the 2015/2016 year. Here is my story......Enjoy! Archives
December 2015
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