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Old 07-27-2008, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by lovelyivy84 View Post
Hey Sorors and sisterfriends!

Very long time no chat, but I am checking in with specific questions!

My job (consultant) is placing me with a client in Paris. I would be working there for three months.

I am beyond excited about this, but also PETRIFIED. I am one of the few who never did a semester abroad in college. I took french for nine years, but haven't spoken it in damn near a decade!

Has anyone here worked abroad (in Paris or other locations outside the US) before? How was it? Was there a lot of antipathy towards you as an American? As a black woman? Do you have any tips or insights as to how to handle yourself? Any tips on getting an IT setup- cell? laptop? Luckily I don't have to worry about finding an apartment because the company is providing one! Do they accept Visa everywhere? I don't know what I'd do without my debit card!

Any input is much appreciated! If you don't want to post here, you can email me at lovelyivy at mac . com

Au Revoir!

LI84

Congrats Soror!
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