Sunday, October 26, 2008

Anticipation and Expectation Exercise

A. What are the five things that you are most looking forward to about studying abroad?

  1. Taking photographs and videos
  2. Participating in traditional Senegalese activities
  3. Exploring the area
  4. Living with a host family
  5. Meeting a variety of people

B. What are the five things that currently worry you most about going overseas?

  1. Being able to live with a host family and assert myself when needed
  2. Getting homesick and not being able to enjoy my experience
  3. Not understanding French coursework
  4. Health issues
  5. Leaving my regular life behind

C. What are the five things (people, places, activities, etc.) you believe you will miss most from home when abroad?

  1. My family and my grandparents
  2. My boyfriend/best friend
  3. Vermont
  4. Game nights with high school friends
  5. My pets

D. What are the five things (people, places, activities, etc.) you believe you will miss least  from home when abroad?

  1. Alfred
  2. Winter

E. My greatest single challenge overseas will be:

Enjoying and appreciating the experience as it is happening.

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