On December 22 and 23, I took part in a camp held by Foreign Language Center. It was European Cultural Learning Camp. I found the activity information through my school e-mail, and when I first saw the mail, I decided to attend it right away. It was not only because the activity was totally free but also I like France very much. I took classes in senior high school, and I was deeply attracted by everything about this country since then. Therefore, without any hesitation, I excitedly went to the office to register in certain afternoon.
In the two days, I learned and explored many things. The Organizer invited the professors in German, Spanish, and French Departments to give us a lecture. I originally didn’t expect that this activity could completely satisfy me, but I changed my mind after the first class. The professors were so cute and experienced that everyone paid attention to them absorbedly. On the first day, we have classes about Germany and Spain . They told us many interesting things in a different way, including history, geography, customs, local food, and so on. We saw many special photos, heard many surprising stories, and tasted many local foods. (The French quiche and German star-shaped gingerbread were super delicious!) And the following Flamenco dance and opera performances were also cool. (Watching them on the spot was really shocking and touching!) I took my notes in detail all day, and didn’t even fall asleep at any moment. It was really great.
Though it was very early, almost everyone arrived on time. On the second day, the event started with a Swiss cultural industry lecture. (It was a little boring. QQ) Then, it was my favorite French class! The class was pretty great as well, but I was so happy that my heart beat quickly. I wrote down every French word he wrote on the blackboard, and even felt excited when I heard that charming language. After understanding the field again, I made up my mind to take French classes next semester. (I will definitely get closer to it!) Afterwards, we learned some table manners and tasted various kinds of cheese and bread. (I don’t like the blue cheese. L) And the three professors introduced the origin and activities of Christmas to us. It was very fun, and we even had a lucky draw in the end. To my surprise, I was drawn and got the biggest prize! It was an Adventskalender, a calendar from December 1 to 24. There is a chocolate under each number box, so you can eat a chocolate each day and count down Christmas. It even has a cute bear wrapper, which made me happier.
Overall, it was a very good experience. I strongly suggest that you can attend it next time! You will never regret if you try it. J
