« Il ne sert à rien de rêver la vie des autres, il vaut bien mieux s’atteler à faire que la sienne rejoigne son propre « rêve », seule œuvre vraiment constructive, intégrant ses forces, ses potentiels et aussi ses doutes ». Jean-Louis Etienne – Le pôle intérieur – Mener sa vie comme une aventure. »
Bonjour,
Après avoir fêté ma première année d’expatrié à Los Angeles, je suis heureux d’avoir rejoint, pour la deuxième fois mes compatriotes de Los Angeles Accueil lors du chaleureux et enivrant barbecue de l’association.
Quelle fut ma joie de retrouver et revoir les personnes qui m’ont gentiment accueilli auprès des siens en septembre 2006 !
Cette année encore nous nous sommes réunis dans le verdoyant et rafraichissant décor du « Cheviot Hills recreation center » pour savourer et partager un succulent barbecue, des savoureux quiches, des délicates salades, des esquisses spécialités Franco & Américaines, des collations et de délicieux desserts. « Oh que cette tarte à la noix de coco était savoureuse » !
De cet événement, mes ami(e)s et moi-même garderons aussi en mémoire : la grande hospitalité comité d’accueil, la grande amabilité des membres du conseil, la gaieté & générosité d’une communauté Franco Américaine élargie, l’esprit familiale du lieu, la grande richesse du barbecue et les euphoriques visages des nombreux enfants qui s’amusaient dans le parc.
L’année qui redémarre sera je l’espère très riche et prospère en événements pour toutes et tous. J’essayerai de trouver un peu de temps pour assister à quelques activités, mais je sais dors et déjà que je trouverais toujours le temps pour assister aux barbecues de Los Angeles Accueil.
Aux plaisirs
Jean-Marc Dedeyne.
« Je vous souhaite une sensationnelle et florissante rentrée. Que vos vœux les plus chers puissent se cristalliser. »
"Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else."
Les Brown: Motivational speaker and author.
Sept 2006 – August 2007: Attended levels 103 to 106 in AIEP
Sept 2007 – present: Attend UCLA Extension’s Certificate Program in General Business Studies - Entrepreneurship
When I left my job with HP France in July 2006, I was interested in relocating to the to work in sales. In order to achieve this goal, I knew I would need to improve my English as well as familiarize myself with the American business environment. While researching various language and business programs, I learned about ALC through a French study-abroad agency. I selected ALC’s English program based on strong recommendations, on the prestigious image of UCLA as well as the variety of available levels and elective classes. ALC also appealed to me because I wanted to pursue a business certificate program at UCLA Extension and apply for Optional Practical Training, and ALC seemed to provide the right preparation for that goal. Before I made my final decision, I also got in touch with a couple of previous ALC students, who gave me positive feedback about the courses.
Overall, I’m very proud of my tremendous experience at ALC! My interactions with my classmates & teachers and developing knowledge about new topics relevant to American culture left a lasting impression on me. The complete English immersion experience (listening, reading, writing, speaking + elective classes) helped me transition from an intermediate to an advanced speaker, where I was finally able to actually read an original novel in English, make a speech about teamwork in my Business English elective class, and express myself in English on my website. The four courses I took also helped me develop knowledge about American culture and gave me a deeper understanding of the American mentality and way of life.
Although I spent 80% of my free time doing homework, I still found plenty of time to socialize, work out, and explore Los Angeles and its variety of cafes, clubs and beaches. In fact, I’m still in touch with several classmates I used to hang out with, who come from every corner of the world, such as Brazil, Turkey, Argentina, France, Japan and Saudi Arabia .
In August 2007, before starting the Certificate Program in General Business, I accomplished a “solo” road trip though California. In 10 days, I drove 1800 miles, and I discovered Salinas, Monterey, Oakland, San Francisco, Sausalito, Napa Valley, Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe, Seaside, Carmel by the Sea / Monterey, Big Sur. During this road trip, I fell in love with Carmel-By-The-Sea.
Feel free to visit UCLA Extension website. It's here !
"My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment."
Oprah Winfrey (1954 - )
TV host and producer, publisher, philanthropist
