was my language classes. When I came to Bucknell University, I was immediately intrigued with the multitude of foreign languages taught. Coming from a blue collar family and being a first generation college student I felt an obligation to my parents, though, to choose a major that would offer financial ease and stability. However, during my second semester I took classes in translation and linguistics, and I realized I wanted to create my own academic path. I began college-level Spanish in my first
fall semester comes closer to an end, I can start to reflect on the past assignments and watch my global leadership skills grow with each module I complete. So far I am happy with the grades I have received in this course and think it is an accurate reflection of the hard work I have put into my assignments. The biggest outcome I would like to see come out of this class would be to help me seek out further employment opportunities, which I think this class is doing a good job of so far. From my first
always given me an odd sense of comfort. This could be attributed to my natural desire to explore new places, meet new people, and taste new foods. My forever-home lies in Kansas, a beautiful state with rolling hills and sunsets that make your appreciation grow every night you are away. I hope never to offend this place with my desire to reach beyond the mundane, although difficulty arises sometimes in explaining my next adventure to my family that wants me to stay in rural Kansas forever. When I say
3.0 Comparison between Edinburgh and France The main reason for the exchange year is to engage yourself with the culture and history of the city that you have chosen and for me it was Edinburgh. I love this city because it is the perfect example of a blend of medieval architecture, nature and modernity. Strolling around the city, you can see its gothic style architecture and other 16th century monuments around the city. While walking the streets of Royal Mile, we can see the gorgeous gothic style
interacting with my new community, I realized that we did not even speak the same language. Conversations revealed that everyone spoke in this other language that consisted of acronyms and Greek letters. A language I clearly did not understand. The longer I remained in these conversations struggling to keep up, the more apparent it became that this information did not come from the orientation session the university made all freshman attend. Rather, this information came from a different source: my classmates’
going on or being said in the class. I can imagine how scary this could be for a student in a new country. My audience is still anyone looking to travel abroad and learn a foreign language. Challenges for this demographic is going to be that this is for one specific encounter, and there is only this one account to base this on. David Sedaris talks about his account when he moved to France to learn French and how his fear went beyond the classroom when doing everyday things. One way this key point
As a major in French literature, I must travel to France to perfect my French and experience French culture first-hand; for, the most comprehensive way to learn a language is to be immersed within its culture and people. Fortunately, I have discovered an excellent program in Besancon, France, which specializes in French grammar and language. This program is perfect because it will allow me to develop my French language and grammar skills quickly and effectively. Now, although I am more passionate
surrounded by the complete opposite. Everyone was lighter, taller, and had lighter hair. While everyone else seemed to fit in with everyone else, I seemed to stick out like a sore thumb. The foreignness did not end there. Once I started interacting with my new community, I realized that we did not even speak the same language. Conversations revealed that everyone spoke in this other language that consisted of acronyms and Greek letters. This was a language I clearly did not understand. The longer I remained
How I will successfully get a job as RN I repeatedly ask this question to myself. How I will succeed in achieving my goal? I have four main reasons of why I want to succeed. I am positive that I will succeed, but obviously in order to achieve my dream job I need to make a plan in order to be successful and declare victory. My plan is to go back to school to finish all the credits required to get into nursing school to obtain a BSN (Bachelor degree on Science in Nursing). Workings on the healthcare
Management) and DallasHR International Experiences: I’ve taken trips to India, France, and Germany Current job: College Student at The University of Texas at Dallas Occupational Goals: Make at least an A in your class, Have above a 3.8 GPA for this semester, make tons of network connections/friends, and enjoy the first semester of my senior year. (Short term goals) I hope to get an internship by this upcoming spring semester as well. What two personal characteristics can help give you a competitive