Finishing Up

So today, as I scrawled out the last few sentences of my English to French translation exam, I realised how close I am to actually picking up and moving to France next year. The last few minutes of a three hour translation exam is not the best place to have a profound realisation, but it happened nonetheless.

I should probably explain why I had this realisation. I am currently a second year student at the University of Central Lancashire. I am pursuing my degree in Modern Languages, namely French and Spanish. I have a soft spot for all things French...cinema, literature, what have you...Therefore, I am going to l'Université Picardie Jules Verne in Amiens next year, to study both the French language, and experience the French culture firsthand.

I am very excited for many reasons. First and foremost, I am eager to improve my French. Secondly, I am thrilled to be going to France and experiencing the culture without being a tourist. I have been to France several times, as a visitor. While this is always enjoyable, it will be very interesting to understand the nuances of French culture when actually living there.

This is also an opportunity for me to keep in touch with friends from the States and from England. They will be able to see what is going on in l'Hexagone, and Amiens in particular.

I will update this throughout the summer, about the visa process (fun fun fun!) and about preparing to go, as well as the year abroad.