In the Beginning So, this is Keith. I am a French and Spanish teacher who is preparing for a year-long teacher exchange to Nantes, France with the Fulbright Exchange Program. Although I knew how much work and effort was needed, the time factor, full-time job, and pre-existing responsibilities got in the way from the most efficient method. I have been to one of two pre-departure orientations (the other will be in June down in D.C.), I have my VISA (which is a story itself I should share with you), I have been in constant communication with my French counterpart, Veronique, and now that school is winding down I am confident that I can devote more time to the exchange. There is the packing, the apartment set up (since Veronique and I are virtually swapping lives for
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