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Angers, France
French School and Kalimochos
Pet2004-09-21 11:39:19
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Angers, France, is home to CIDEF centre international d'etudes Francaises one of the best French learning programs in France. Students attend the Universite Catholique de L'Ouest, and can take up to 80 hours of intensive French courses. The diplome is not easy, but definitely worth it. Besides studying, I have never had such a blast in my life. To me, understanding while at the same time being embraced by another culture is the biggest high. So, of course, I had to go back to study in Angers again. Who cares if I am in debt to American Express and Mastercard for the rest of my life?
The arrival in Paris was a bit problematic. As I exit onto the terminal, I realize that money is badly needed. As I approached the ATM, I noticed that the keypad was numbers only, no letters. Of course, my ATM code is a cute little word, and there was no way, as much as I tried, that the number code could be figured out. Stuck without money, oh well. Hello, lovely AMEX card!
I am outside exit 8A in CDG airport waiting for the little shuttle bus to take me to Roissy train station. So we arrive, and I am completely confused. Was this where I arrived last year? So fixing my bright blue Kipling backpack and red luggage (Hi, I'm a tourist!) I walk around a bit. I walk around some more, and feel like a complete idiot. I am absolutely lost. And I was so determined to do this on my own.
Finally, I give in and ask an official looking CDG guy, in the very best Francais I can manage, where the ticket counter is. Mistake. He thought I spoke perfect French. Now, my French isn't bad, but CDG guy spoke in such a rapid fire way, I felt too embarrassed to ask him again. Uh oh. CDG guy is smiling, waiting for a response. I say a very bright "D'accord! Merci!" and head off to the direction CDG guy pointed towards, bright blue backpack bouncing. Success! Fifteen minutes later, I find the ticket counter.
"Bonjour,
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