Summer is over…for most people. Fall semester for Penn State officially starts tomorrow, and while the majority of my friends will be waking up early morning and rushing to class, I will be sleeping in because my summer is still going on. Not that I’m complaining…but man, does it feel weird! Under normal circumstances, I would have taken a flight back to the US last night, and would be driving from New York down to Penn State right this very second.
Instead, I’m sitting and writing this blog at home.
Two weeks to France, and the nerves are beginning to set in a little bit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m obviously really excited…but the excitement is peppered with hints of apprehension. New country, new language, new people, new system. My main concern? Returning in December and not being any better at speaking French than I was before I left. And secondly, on a less serious note…What will I DO without my blackberry while I’m there?!? (All post paid connections in France with reliable carriers require at least a 1 year contract, as per my research, which is obviously not a feasible option. Oh well.) This is only the first of what I’m sure will be many differences in the way things work in France, compared to India or the United States. I’m curious to discover them all, but I can’t help but wonder…
Where did this summer GO?!
Location: New Delhi, India
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Agreed! Im dying to hear how everything is going!
So…when are you posting a new entry? I can’t wait to hear all about your days in Rouen
Thanks mom 🙂 Looks like you found the blog without me sending you the link after all!
All the very best to you,my dear and may this sojourn in France be all that you hoped it would be .
Thanks Ms. Law 🙂 I think physically putting myself in a place where everyone speaks French will be beneficial and motivating in itself!
Oh and I was only joking about the Blackberry part! I wasn’t sure if it was apparent in the post, but I guess not! I forget sometimes that tone doesn’t really get conveyed in blogs- since this is basically my first blog ever! I was so pleasantly surprised to find a comment from you and am so grateful that you took the time out to read it!
Your feelings of excitement and apprehension are certainly warranted. But, I’m also confident you have a fantastic semester in Rouen. You will learn to live without your Blackberry (again) AND your French will be so, so much better. Just make sure you don’t spend all of your time speaking English (or Hindi) and you will be amazed by the results at the end of the semester.
Safe travels!!