Well, I guess I can officially say that I have about one month before I am going to France... Here's what's been happening lately:
-The visa process has been going well, and my appointment with the consulate is in mid August!
-I still have no host family, and that's a bit depressing... I have reason to believe that I will be getting a welcome family.
-I just had my country conference call! It was pretty helpful.
-Well, I didn't mention this before, but my family is hosting a three week french exchange student right now. It has given me a lot of insight as to what it will be like when I first arrive in France...
That's about it for now. As soon as I get my host family I will tell everyone!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Change Again....
Sorry if my constant template changing has been confusing. I've decided to stick with this one! That's about all I have to say right now. Still no host family.... but maybe soon!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Time is Flying By......
Wow! One week left of school! After this Thursday at 12:00 noon, I won't attend a class at LGHS for a year and three months. It's so exciting!
By the way, My birthday is in August, so even though this is way in advance, if you are at a loss as to what to get me, a good 'ol chipin donation would be fantasmicable!
I can't wait for France!!!!
-Carly
Also, if you like or don't like this newfangled layout, leave a comment below! I'm still trying to figure it out...
By the way, My birthday is in August, so even though this is way in advance, if you are at a loss as to what to get me, a good 'ol chipin donation would be fantasmicable!
I can't wait for France!!!!
-Carly
Also, if you like or don't like this newfangled layout, leave a comment below! I'm still trying to figure it out...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thank You!
Thank you to the Rothchilds for your generous donation! I couldn't do it without you!
P.S. I am told who has donated at the end of each month. So if you have donated but haven't been acknowledged, it's because of that! Thanks again!
P.S. I am told who has donated at the end of each month. So if you have donated but haven't been acknowledged, it's because of that! Thanks again!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Mass Email Fun!
This is the email that I sent out to all of my family and friends! just in case, I have put it up here, too.
Hello!
If you don't already know me, my name is Carly Houk and I am going to spend my junior year in high school in France through the foreign exchange program AFS.
If you read on, I explain who I am, why I have chosen to partake in this journey, how you can help me get there, or simply follow my adventure!
Here is a little bit about me:
* I attend Los Gatos High School and I am currently a sophomore.
* I am in French 3, and have studied the language since 7th grade
* I love singing and art and all languages
* At the end of high school I would like to attend college and go into music or linguistics
*
* I describe myself as opinionated, but open-minded
* I am also creative and love to laugh!
What is AFS?
AFS is a program that enables high school students to travel abroad to different countries and continents for a summer, semester, or full year. It promotes intercultural understanding and tolerance and helps to enable global awareness in young people today. I would be taking part in the year long program to France in which I will study at a French high school, stay with a French host family and experience the beautiful country, language, and culture of France first hand.
Why?
Some may ask, "Why in high school?" Great Question! Well, you see, I believe that if I go abroad at a stage in my life when I am still unsure about what I want to do with my life and when I am just starting to develop my own opinions and beliefs I will be able to see the world through a very unique perspective. I will be able to see an example of all the possibilities that life has to offer and become a new and more confident person inside and out. I will also become well-versed in the French language while seeing life through the point of view of another culture, and I will come back more mature and strong. This is why I have chosen high school exchange as opposed to waiting for college.
Help!
However, I do need some help getting there... The tuition is very expensive, and although my parents can help out with a lot, I have to raise some of the money through miscellaneous fund raising and from my own pocket. If it is possible to donate any amount, I will be one step closer to my dream. If you are interested in helping, you can donate directly on my blog or you can send it to me at my home address. Thank you so much!
How to Follow My Journey! :)
Whether or not you can donate, anybody can follow my blog, which I will update every month or so that I am in France. The link is right below!
Here is a link to my blog:
www.carlyhouk.blogspot.com
By clicking the ChipIn button on the right side of the page, you can easily donate any amount of money to help alleviate the program expenses.
Any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!
Here is my home address:
17711 Bruce Avenue
Monte Sereno, CA
95030
Sincerely,
Carly Houk
Thank You!
Hello!
If you don't already know me, my name is Carly Houk and I am going to spend my junior year in high school in France through the foreign exchange program AFS.
If you read on, I explain who I am, why I have chosen to partake in this journey, how you can help me get there, or simply follow my adventure!
Here is a little bit about me:
* I attend Los Gatos High School and I am currently a sophomore.
* I am in French 3, and have studied the language since 7th grade
* I love singing and art and all languages
* At the end of high school I would like to attend college and go into music or linguistics
*
* I describe myself as opinionated, but open-minded
* I am also creative and love to laugh!
What is AFS?
AFS is a program that enables high school students to travel abroad to different countries and continents for a summer, semester, or full year. It promotes intercultural understanding and tolerance and helps to enable global awareness in young people today. I would be taking part in the year long program to France in which I will study at a French high school, stay with a French host family and experience the beautiful country, language, and culture of France first hand.
Why?
Some may ask, "Why in high school?" Great Question! Well, you see, I believe that if I go abroad at a stage in my life when I am still unsure about what I want to do with my life and when I am just starting to develop my own opinions and beliefs I will be able to see the world through a very unique perspective. I will be able to see an example of all the possibilities that life has to offer and become a new and more confident person inside and out. I will also become well-versed in the French language while seeing life through the point of view of another culture, and I will come back more mature and strong. This is why I have chosen high school exchange as opposed to waiting for college.
Help!
However, I do need some help getting there... The tuition is very expensive, and although my parents can help out with a lot, I have to raise some of the money through miscellaneous fund raising and from my own pocket. If it is possible to donate any amount, I will be one step closer to my dream. If you are interested in helping, you can donate directly on my blog or you can send it to me at my home address. Thank you so much!
How to Follow My Journey! :)
Whether or not you can donate, anybody can follow my blog, which I will update every month or so that I am in France. The link is right below!
Here is a link to my blog:
www.carlyhouk.blogspot.com
By clicking the ChipIn button on the right side of the page, you can easily donate any amount of money to help alleviate the program expenses.
Any amount is helpful and greatly appreciated!
Here is my home address:
17711 Bruce Avenue
Monte Sereno, CA
95030
Sincerely,
Carly Houk
Thank You!
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