Da introduction
My name is Da, and I am a student of Korean descent currently studying in the United States. I attend a private boarding school in America and by the time I arrive in Morocco I will have studied French for one full year. The main reason why I considered participating in this program was that I have always believed that the best way to learn a language is to immerse oneself into a society where the language is being spoken. Just the thought of home-staying in a Moroccan household and getting to speak French while learning Morocco's distinct domestic culture excited me to a great extent. Having participated in many other programs like this, I know how valuable an experience it is to step out of my cultural comfort zone and be part of a foreign culture.
I believe that my international background, the fact that I can speak four languages and my experiences with foreign cultures will all contribute to my success in this program and will help me be a valuable addition to the group. I would say my weakness is my tendency to get sick when I go to another country. However, I will not be daunted by this weakness. Nothing will stop my passion to learn about other cultures and languages.