7/31/2023 12 Comments Hopes and DreamsDuring my time abroad I hope to become immersed in Taiwanese culture. My interest in East Asian culture and language was one of the main reasons I chose to go to Taiwan. I am excited to live like a local and experience the casual day to day life of a student. I also look forward to celebrating Taiwanese holidays and traditions, both in my city and in other regions.
I also wish to become fluent in Mandarin, in both conversation and writing. I feel pretty confident in my Mandarin basics, but I would like to become more comfortable with holding conversations. I also wish to become more familiar with the written characters and eventually be able to read and write letters. Also I hope one day I’ll be able to learn more about calligraphy art. Lastly, I’m most excited to meet new people and make friends. I hope to make connections within my school, my city, and even my Rotary host club. I can’t wait to share cultures and traditions with my host families and friends. And, I’m excited to spend time with my friends and experience all their favorite things to do. I’m nervous to live away from my friends and family, but could not be more excited to begin this year abroad. I can’t wait to begin making memories abroad. - natalie <3
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A. Karen
8/10/2023 20:03:04
Woohoo! Wishing you a wonderful experience. Can’t wait to read more!
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Jen
8/15/2023 20:02:52
We are so excited for you!
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Uncle Herman
8/19/2023 13:43:19
Wohoo! So excited for you! 🥟🥟🍲🥣
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goo paul
8/19/2023 13:58:51
Have fun sweetie!!
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Gong Gong Pau Pau
8/19/2023 15:35:49
Wishing you a safe, wonderful, and enjoyable year; plus an interesting learning experience.
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Moo
8/20/2023 05:29:56
I didn’t know I can comment on your blog! Hope your dreams and more blessings than you expected for this experience all come true. ❤️
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Uncle Herman
8/20/2023 08:39:50
Who’s moo?
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Jojo Moo
8/20/2023 18:14:27
It’s me!
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Gung Gung Pau Pau
8/24/2023 17:37:26
Hope you had a enjoyable flight. All settle in?
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Jojo Moo
8/26/2023 07:15:30
Update, please.
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Moo
9/3/2023 17:50:16
Glad you’re settling in. Everything sounds interesting: similar but their own spin on it. That’s a HUGE tray of salmon sashimi! Looking forward to your next update next week. ☺️
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Bill Bolster
12/7/2023 08:47:14
Natalie:
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