An unforgettable summer at George Mason University with secondary students from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the USA learning from one another June 26th-July 24th.
Sunday, September 18
Tuesday, April 26
Russia for 10 months
As scared as I am about leaving the States to a country where I wouldn't be able to communicate as well, I am also really excited. Russia would be the first time since KS where I experience snow, frost and cold; I'm going for ten months. Certainly, I want to graduate college in 2015 with my buddies. However, this is a once in a life-time opportunity I simply cannot pass up.
I should give this a try. I want to come out of this experience with more introspect, language skills and cultural awareness. Maybe I could mellow out a bit instead of being that hyper, perky, giggly girl. I haven't lived abroad before, but I'm going to learn about the Russian language and culture in a host family's home soon. There's going to be an intensive 20 hours of language instruction each week while I attend a secondary school there too.
I admit, it's not going to be vacation, but it's going to be a chance to learn and test my limits. I'll probably cry sometimes or get homesick, but all this will make me a stronger person. In the meanwhile, audiotapes and reading expat blogs on Russia will hopefully prepare me to tackle this challenge!
With much love, Kathy P.
I should give this a try. I want to come out of this experience with more introspect, language skills and cultural awareness. Maybe I could mellow out a bit instead of being that hyper, perky, giggly girl. I haven't lived abroad before, but I'm going to learn about the Russian language and culture in a host family's home soon. There's going to be an intensive 20 hours of language instruction each week while I attend a secondary school there too.
I admit, it's not going to be vacation, but it's going to be a chance to learn and test my limits. I'll probably cry sometimes or get homesick, but all this will make me a stronger person. In the meanwhile, audiotapes and reading expat blogs on Russia will hopefully prepare me to tackle this challenge!
With much love, Kathy P.
Sunday, January 2
2011 is My Classmate's Heaven!
Okay, I admit it. I couldn't come up with a witty title, but this New Year has arrived! Thank goodness! I have a million things to be thankful for, and I am grateful about the people in my life right now. This summer (or perhaps a gap year), I have the opportunity to return to my friend's homelands to immerse myself in their culture and learn their language. I will keep this blog updated if this is the case!
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