At the end of the first semester, there was another problem. I didn’t talk much in class, so my participation grades were not good. I ended up on Academic Probation for not integrating with the other students. That was strike two, strike one was a warning that I had to talk more. Strike three was at my birthday party. I had some friends over for a sleepover and there was one rule I was to follow. Unfortunately, that was the rule I broke. The next day, there was a discussion about what had happened. Another day passed and my local coordinator came over one evening. She told me that I disqualified from the program and that I was to go back with my parents.

Living in France for 5 months, I did learn a lot. I am not fluent in French, but I can carry on a conversation. I learned life lessons during these 5 months. The life lessons that I learned were be more open with new people by starting conversations, follow the rules, and don’t try to change people before changing myself.

Toujours,

Tara