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First, you should know that I am bilingual and speak fluently in English. Consequently, my goals for this internship (academically speaking) is to learn new expressions and apply them into my everyday speaking habits. Furthermore, I aim to improve and expand my vocabulary. Being a shy person and always doubting myself (more so in English than in French, especially in a new environment), it could help me become a more self-assured speaker to express my thoughts more clearly and freely.

Learning strategies could definitely help me in my process to improve my speaking.

I. Speaking to myself might sound crazy though it could be very effective if I do. When speaking alone, I wouldn't be shy or afraid to say what I want and repeating my speech might stop me from stuttering when the time comes for me to communicate a message to someone.

II. I should also interact in any way possible. Let me explain: I stammer a lot when I am nervous, especially when I'm speaking to people I don't know. It probably distracts the receptor when I do so, thus deepening my obvious discomfort. That is when I start using hand and body gestures to get my message accross.

First meeting with my host

Now, I've had jobs before but I have never yet had an interview. Well, this was my first one ever. I met with my host Nicole on Friday, September 27th at 2pm. It went fairly well although my uneasiness got the best of me. I tried to stay calm and she really helped to soothe my anxiety. She was very kind and explained the goal of the company while giving examples of the prevention they do. It is a great way of thinking and I'm looking forward to working with her and the team.

Pre-internship Impressions, concerns &expectations.

I really think that I will get along with my boss and colleagues since they were so friendly and polite with me. Also I feel that I might accomplish a variety of different tasks (such as doing some prevention in the outdoors, translating at a desk, do some composting, etc). My main concern is the people that I will work with. I hope that I won't feel secluded. Eventhough it sounds like it's a stressful event, it's a new experience that I will learn from and hopefully it will help me reach my goals.


Well, here goes nothing!