Please excuse me for posting this so late. I'm very sorry. I'll try to do better next time.
Before studying abroad all AFS students must attend a pre-departure orientation. Going in I thought it was going to be extremely boring and probably a powerpoint presentation. I was wrong. The meeting really opened my eyes to all of the things I still need to get prepared for. I can't just think about what I'm going to pack and where I'm going to live. There is so much more that I would've never thought of. There are so many goals I want to set for myself now. I never thought too detailed about the changes I will face and it really got me thinking about how I could better prepare myself for the changes. Day by day goals or over all goals about the experience, either way making them will allow me to get the full experince I want. Above all, I have to be aware that things are going to be extremely different, if not opposite of my life in Ohio, and go in with an open mind to get everything I can out of it. At the orientation they told us to always remember, "It's not good or bad. It's just different."
I have all summer to prepare myself for this change. Although the wait is killing me I know the time I have left will be very helpful. I have a lot of research to still do. Wish me luck! Until next time, Auf Wiedersehen!
- Hallee
Monday, June 11, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Journey Begins
Guten Tag! My name is Hallee, I'm seventeen years old and a junior at Wheelersburg High School. For my senior year I would like to study in Germany! With its vast culture and beautiful architecture I can't think of another place I would want to study. When I found out about this program with AFS I knew it was an opportunity I could not pass up!
From this amazing experience, I want to become inspired and learn about the place I adore so much. As I go to college I want to become an architect. The best way to learn about architecture is to see it first hand. I want to immerse myself in a new culture.
As I learn about German culture I can spread American culture to the people around me. Sharing culture is something I enjoy. It's important to me to show that, although we live across the globe, we are not that different.
This is a once in a life time chance to go to Germany. I don't want to pass it up, however it is very costly. I've been doing odd jobs and other fundraising to help raise money. I have a summer job, but it still isn't enough. I would like to raise $4,000. I understand donating isn't ideal for everyone, but every little bit would be extremely helpful!
To sponsor my AFS program now, please click the ChipIn button.
iPhone users, the ChipIn button is not compatible with iPhone software so please get on your computer.
Danke!-Thank You!
Auf Wiedersehen- Good Bye
-Hallee
From this amazing experience, I want to become inspired and learn about the place I adore so much. As I go to college I want to become an architect. The best way to learn about architecture is to see it first hand. I want to immerse myself in a new culture.
As I learn about German culture I can spread American culture to the people around me. Sharing culture is something I enjoy. It's important to me to show that, although we live across the globe, we are not that different.
This is a once in a life time chance to go to Germany. I don't want to pass it up, however it is very costly. I've been doing odd jobs and other fundraising to help raise money. I have a summer job, but it still isn't enough. I would like to raise $4,000. I understand donating isn't ideal for everyone, but every little bit would be extremely helpful!
To sponsor my AFS program now, please click the ChipIn button.
iPhone users, the ChipIn button is not compatible with iPhone software so please get on your computer.
Danke!-Thank You!
Auf Wiedersehen- Good Bye
-Hallee
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