1st Scholarship + Upcoming Presentation

Since this is my blog... I feel completely justified in bragging as much as I want.  :P

Anyways I just have to say that I received my first scholarship for the spring study abroad semester!  (I say first because I am submitting many many applications and I hope to receive more.)  This first one was through the program I will be going with (Academic Studies Abroad) for a lucky student (moi) specifically studying in Aix-en-Provence.  Yay!  It really is coming true!

I guess this proves that all it takes is perseverance and dedication.  It never hurts to submit that extra application.  I can't thank everyone enough for all of the support I am receiving.


I also wanted to mention that I will be soon be presenting on my time in Norway at possibly two Sons of Norway lodges in Colorado.  Keep posted for a review!

Aix-en-Provence... Here I come!

I have officially been accepted into the French Honors Program in Aix-en-Provence! Woohoo! I'm so excited to get going... but there is so much to do! I feel like this will be even harder to prepare for than going to Norway because France has super strict visa application rules.  I even have to personally arrive in Los Angeles for a visa appointment at the consulate towards the end of November.

The program I chose is an honors program... which basically means I have some awesome perks. These include a French student as a language partner from the local university, priority choice in internships, excursions in French, and like-minded students who really have the desire to learn the language.  I think it will be an awesome opportunity to really immerse myself.

If you're interested in seeing an overview of the program, go here: http://www.academicstudies.com/programs/france/aix

My next steps are to start the visa application process and to continue applying to scholarships.  Study abroad is not cheap!  Leave me a comment below if you know of any great scholarships that I should apply for! Thanks!

Wish me luck!