All of my paper work is complete!!! This seriously has been a weight lifted off my shoulders! Here's the run down on why it was so complicated:
My program is independent of Texas A&M. Because of that, I was not aware of all the additional paperwork I had to complete with the A&M Study Abroad office in addition to my program's paper work. So I waltz in (weeks after all of A&M's deadlines were past) wondering if there was anything I needed to do. Thankfully I met a very forgiving advisor! She was so helpful, and I assume it was because she has dealt with this many times before. She extended the deadline for me and gave me a list of places around campus I needed to go. After two days of biking and sweating all over campus, I finally got everything turned it!
So the lesson I learned is before going into any kind of program, make sure you understand EVERYTHING that you need to complete!
1 1/2 months to go before my adventure!
Allison
About Me
- Allison
- Hi, I'm Allison! I am a fun loving, adventure seeking, music and cooking obsessed 23 year old. In December of 2012, I graduated from Texas A&M University. This was a bittersweet achievement for me. On one hand, I entered the real world to hopefully out all my training and skills to use. On the other hand, I left the best place on earth where I had some of the best experiences of my life. Now I'm living in Houston working with Saint Arnold Brewing Company. Join me as I make my way out into the world without my safety net of college, and hope I can adjust!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Bonjour mes amis!
I am less than 2 months away from beginning my study abroad program in Paris, and I wanted to have something that my friends and family could follow along with! As I am nearing the completion of all the endless paperwork (seriously, it's out of control...), I am getting unbelievably nervous and excited about this trip! Going to Paris is something I've always dreamed about, and the fact that this is now a reality is unreal to me. I have studied French since my sophomore year of high school (going on 5 years now), and I am thrilled to actually get the chance to apply what I know (however imperfect I know my skills will be...)
I am hoping that through this blog, I can share the wonderful experiences, mishaps, adventures, and life long memories I will always have from this trip with you. Going to any country can be nerve wracking, but having this connection to my family and friends will make me feel more at ease!
Please read, comment, advise and counsel, I can use all the help I can get! In return, I will try to make this as entertaining and fulfilling as possible during month-long stay in France!
A Bientot,
Allison
I am hoping that through this blog, I can share the wonderful experiences, mishaps, adventures, and life long memories I will always have from this trip with you. Going to any country can be nerve wracking, but having this connection to my family and friends will make me feel more at ease!
Please read, comment, advise and counsel, I can use all the help I can get! In return, I will try to make this as entertaining and fulfilling as possible during month-long stay in France!
A Bientot,
Allison
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