I don't really understand the purpose of CampusFrance. If I had to explain it, I would say it seems like a department of the French consulate (they share the same address), whose sole purpose of existence is to extort money from prospective students. Allow me to explain: I registered myself on their website, filled out my personal info, and then I had to mail them a copy of my acceptance letter, along with a $140 money order for a 'processing fee,' which I feel is bribe money. Then I have to wait to be accepted by CampusFrance, before I can proceed to schedule my visa interview with the consulate.
"Hey guys, here is my letter of acceptance, it proves that I am legit. . .No? maybe my pal Benjamin can persuade you? oh look! the Jackson twins are following right behind him!"
Anyways, my bribe money didn't work because I got this follow up email:
"Dear Raymond,
We received your money order and acceptance letter. It is too soon for us to process your file since your program doesn't begin until February 2013. Please recontact us is mid October and we will process your file then.
Sincerely,
CampusFranceUSA "
Bollocks! I say!
I have started my search for a French language tutor as well as a place to live in Paris. No luck with either yet. I am debating the pros and cons of living in my own apartment versus living with a host family. In the end I feel like I may lean towards a host family, with the hopes of elevating my French comprehension. Damn, I sure will miss the days where I could run around the house in my underwear, re-enacting Tom Cruise's 'Risky Business' dance. Quel dommage (what a pity).
Well before I end for the day, let me present you all with a picture of my dessert during lunch today. I got the recipe off the Washington Post.
Peaches with Rosemary-Mascarpone Whipped Cream
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