Life here in Aix has been so busy as of late, hence the lack of blog posts, but I shall catch up!
What have I been up to lately? Tis a marvelous question, let me fill you in.
Classes have been pretty great, a nice change of pace from what I am used to. 3/5 of my classes are in French, but it isn't as difficult to follow along as I had first imagined before coming here. Honestly, most of the things that I was nervous about before coming here were pointless, although there is still a bit of a language barrier, things haven't been as scary/difficult as I first imagined!
Also, IAU has been so helpful in adapting to the French culture, language, and lifestyle; they hosted a "French Buddy Event" where we all had the opportunity to meet French people who will help with improving your French. Paola and I found a French buddy, but ironically, we usually end up speaking more english than we do French. Eventually we'll get there...I hope!
Things have been going really well with my host family, they are such a happy and kind family, and I am so lucky to have been placed with them.
Although there are definitely things that took a while to get used to. One of which being the shower. Oh what I would do for a normal shower! If you don't know what the shower situation is like in French, I suggest you google, so as to be fully prepared for what you are jumping into. In all seriousness though, its not that bad, I just seem to be dramatic about the smallest of things. c'est la vie. the food has been a big change, aka its so much better! Until coming here, I never realized how bad american food really is, and now I am kind of dreading going back to the food. Yeah, there are definitely some "American" dishes that I really miss, as I am a mac n cheese girl through and through, but the quality and ingredients are just so much better here!
All in all though, I absolutely love it here!
Well, a bientot!
xTayler
What have I been up to lately? Tis a marvelous question, let me fill you in.
Classes have been pretty great, a nice change of pace from what I am used to. 3/5 of my classes are in French, but it isn't as difficult to follow along as I had first imagined before coming here. Honestly, most of the things that I was nervous about before coming here were pointless, although there is still a bit of a language barrier, things haven't been as scary/difficult as I first imagined!
Also, IAU has been so helpful in adapting to the French culture, language, and lifestyle; they hosted a "French Buddy Event" where we all had the opportunity to meet French people who will help with improving your French. Paola and I found a French buddy, but ironically, we usually end up speaking more english than we do French. Eventually we'll get there...I hope!
Things have been going really well with my host family, they are such a happy and kind family, and I am so lucky to have been placed with them.
Although there are definitely things that took a while to get used to. One of which being the shower. Oh what I would do for a normal shower! If you don't know what the shower situation is like in French, I suggest you google, so as to be fully prepared for what you are jumping into. In all seriousness though, its not that bad, I just seem to be dramatic about the smallest of things. c'est la vie. the food has been a big change, aka its so much better! Until coming here, I never realized how bad american food really is, and now I am kind of dreading going back to the food. Yeah, there are definitely some "American" dishes that I really miss, as I am a mac n cheese girl through and through, but the quality and ingredients are just so much better here!
All in all though, I absolutely love it here!
Well, a bientot!
xTayler