exploreandeat.wordpress.com
My passion is ...
travel
I know too much about ...
grammar
My childhood ambition ...
marine biologist, until I developed my fear of sharks
My favorite memory ...
summer festivals in Japan
Why I write ...
so I don't forget what I've done in my life
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
I have a baby. Enough said.
My first job ...
babysitter
My best moment ...
my wedding day
My inspiration ...
life
A successful study abroad experience starts long before you get off the plane in the country you will call home for a summer, semester, or year. Being responsible during pre-departure is your first area to focus on. Pre-departure: Educate yourself on the local customs and language of the country you will be visiting. Your culture shock will be much easier to transition through and your acclimation to the foreign society will happen much quicker if you do some advanced research. Read all materials that the program provides to you. There will be many details you have to take care of before y...
More..Erin Palmer
Member since: June 2007
Articles Written: 16
Writers Invited: 1