The End of the Semester

The
semester is coming to an end which means that it is almost time for finals to
begin. I am nervous because the French system bases 50% of the total grade on
the final exam and the other 50% on participation and other miscellaneous
grades. If I were in the United States at this time I would be freaking out
about finals and drinking large amounts of coffee but I am somehow keeping it
together here. Maybe it is because most of my teachers have been laid back when
it comes to the previous assignments I have done. With this being said, they
expect students to do each assignment thoroughly and correctly so we have to be
self-motivated to do well in these courses.
One of the best parts of my French
classes is being able to do group projects with other students from around the
world. Most of my previous grades have been through group assignments and
everyone assigns themselves parts so you are never stuck with doing something
that is overwhelming or boring. Going to an international school has been one
of the best experiences because I have made friends with students from France,
Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and others. This is one thing that I wish the US
did more of.
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Rachel Cooper