When I Was A High School Essay

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When I was a junior in high school I took an Honors British Literature class with Mrs. Ronane where I fell in love with the culture, society, and lifestyle of England. Now, or should I say finally, six years later, I am going to be jumping the pond during my final semester as an undergraduate student. Mrs. Ronane introduced me to Sir John Ronane, an actor from England and her husband of many years, and I was able to ask him all the questions I desired and my most memorable question for him was this: "Is it wrong that I want to move to England to work, live and raise a family?" He responded by saying, "Leaving your home country is not shameful or wrong, rather, it should be celebrated and praised that you wish to expand your knowledge of this small world in which we live." His answer solidified my decision that one day I would live in the only country I could see myself grow and flourish as a person. Before I actually move to England I first want to test drive the country I could call home in a few short years.
While planning my trip I decided on the Harlaxton College program because of its location, its comfortable size, and the short duration of my trip. When I think of England or the United Kingdom in general, all that I can envision is the country sides of lush green and the moors forever stretching into the horizon. The college itself is located in the Harlaxton Manor near the town of Grantham. Along with taking classes in the Manor, I will be living, eating, and
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