Hi! My name is Barbara Bohanan (cool name, huh?) and I am applying for the 2009 Year Program to Costa Rica, departing this Fall. I cannot believe that this opportunity is so close, as it has always been my dream to study, travel and live in an exotic country. I am also obsessed with learning the Spanish language and derive so much enjoyment from practicing it daily.
As a current sophomore at Sycamore High School, I am heavily involved in many activities, with little free time. Before school, I swim with my club team for 2 hours. During school, I am currently attending 3 AP courses, and am in Spanish III. I am also the Spanish club president and mediate really great discussions during lunch (Spanish only of course!)
I am fully prepared to withstand the trials and tribulations of living abroad for an extended amount of time. I am excited to be an ambassador for the United States in another country and meet many people that I can build lasting relationships with.
My loving parents are fully supportive of my decision to study abroad and I promised them that I would do all that is necessary to raise enough funds, on my own, to live my AFS dream and explore the world. Already, I have attempted several bake sales, while also drafting an email that I sent to 42 businesses in my local community.
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