A few weeks ago Joisy and I took a train for 40 minutes to Namur just to get a Starbucks. We were 'whitegirl deprived' haha. It was definatly worth it though. We reminised how easy it was to swing by Starbucks on our drive (in our own cars) to school. It was definatly a freedom I took for granted. But on the contrary I feel like there are things we take for granted no matter where we are. For example, Joisy and I went to Liege yesterday (French course was cancelled in the afternoon) just for Chinese food (it only cost 3€!). Being able to just hop on a train to go shopping or out to eat at a cheap restraunt is definatly something I love here.
School is actually really good. I only had one really bad teacher, and I think she was only bad because she hated all exchange students, but luckly I no longer have her class. For the most part my teachers ignore me, ask if things in America are different then here (duh), or make fun of my American accent. I like school because I have been able to make really good friends. I can't really have good conversations with them yet, but they try to use their English and I stumble through French. They really like to hear me (well Joisy and I) speak French. When I practice a speech in study hall, they all stop to listen (and correct me). One thing I need to accomplish is going to a school party. A lot of people in my grade the Rhettos (Rhetto=Senior) throw partys like every weekend, at their house or in a public building. I get invites all the time, but I am still hesitant to go, knowing my French isn't great and I am not super close with anyone quite yet.
My French is still pretty terrible. But I am still proud of myself for learning so much. Sometimes people even praise me for speaking in French :). I think the pronunciation is the hardest part. My Spanish class is the biggest mind game ever.
Fashion here is also really different. Girls wear leather boots and skinny jeans. Not yoga pants and Uggs. -_- Some girls even dress like they are in a fashion show, with heels, a skirt, and leather jacket. I feel really out of place in my Toms, jeans, and flannel, but I think every part of being an exchange student is being out of place. On the plus side, I really like to shop, so soon enough I will be a boot wearing Eurogirl.
Last week I went to France again with my school. It was for a "religious retreat" for 4 days. I really didn't want to go at first, just because the idea of it really worried me. It turned out not to be as bad as I thought. I had a really great time bonding with some of my classmates (they love having their hair braided!). It was a little uncomfortable at first, but I survived :).
Well that's what I have for now! If anyone has a blog idea, that would be super helpful!
xx,
Skye
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