A wonderful experience!

It took me a while to learn the language but I made incredible friends and had incredible experiences. I will never forget my time spent in France, and I grew so much during my year. I struggled to find my place within my host family, but in the end it was all part of a learning experience. I faced challenges and overcame them. Everything I learned will serve me in building a future career, from facing challenges, to learning a language, to meeting new people. It was a challenge to be away from home, but it makes being home that much more valuable. I never realized how grateful I am for my family until I had to leave them behind for a year.