i've never been away from home for very long, and im worried about how im going to cope, even though my exchange is nice. it's also going to be my birthday there. I want to have a really good time, and not break down or miss my family/friends/get lonely. does anyone have any tips?
2007-02-12 02:43:03 · 5 answers · asked by violet h 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
It is only for one week, you will be too busy to miss them
2007-02-12 03:49:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mike R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember it is only for a week = seven days. Make the most of seeing the country new to you. If you take your mobile phone there is no need to be alone on your birthday - just phone everyone and tell them what a wonderful time you are having. There is so much to see and do you should not feel lonely for a minute and I am sure if you are on an exchange visit, that those you are staying with will care for you. Have a wonderful time - imagine Paris in the Spring. Great.
2007-02-12 10:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by SYJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Call your home when you arrive in France. It will assure them that you have landed OK. They probably will have followed you online anyways. Find out how to call home using 1-800-CALL-ATT without having letters on the touchpad, it's straight down the center numbers. All you need to remember is the country code for the USA -- look that up online. Write all that down on the last sheet in your passport (in pencil!)
2) Leave a Xerox copy of your passport with your family, as well as a copy of your itinerary and a copy of your tickets.
3) Bring something fun and easy to carry from home as a gift. I am from New Orleans, so I brought two boxes of Zatarain's Jambalaya mix. I cooked one, and left the other with my host family.
4) Keep an eye on the news.
5) Have the phone number of the United States Embassy in your passport.
2007-02-12 11:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kilroy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
email really helps, and if you can afford it, or get one as a gift, get a worldwide compatible cell phone. also, ask your friends and family (or slyly hint) that it would really help to get care packages. receiving things in the mail always cheers you up! other than that, enjoy your stay ~ you'll make some of the best friends you'll ever have and are embarking on the opportunity of a lifetime! take in the sites and the sounds of europe. you'll never forget it. oh, and you're only going for a week. you'll barely have time to miss those folks back home...
2007-02-12 10:49:53 · answer #4 · answered by wellie danger 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our daughter went for 2 weeks.
The French family fell over themselves to take her places, keep her happy, and relaxed.
She was very worried before she went, and she did find it different - because France is very different - but she was happy whilst over there..
Her exchange came here for two weeks. We reciprocated & I think that she was equally happy here.
So, don't worry too much. Use MSN (or equivalent) to keep in touch - but try to integrate rather than keep thinking about home.
Mention your birthday, I bet they'll arrange something1
2007-02-12 10:56:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋