Another Intern Gets Her Time in the Spotlight

Hi Dr. James! I hope you are very well and enjoying the summer sun! I have had my first review published on Xpatloop, you can read it here: http://www.xpatloop.com/news/61727 I have been to another event since, to celebrate the Queen's birthday at the English Ambassador's residence- very nice, was a bit nervous though! Having a lot of fun going to these events though, so looking forward to being an intern!! Hope to see you sometime during the summer, all the best, Anna

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My Pride in My Students

One of my journalism students started his internship early. He secured a position at Time Out magazine, a tourism publication that is produced in all major cities in the US and Europe. His first work, a listing of cultural events, appeared in the June issue and he e-mailed me. I am so very proud of him. Next month, he will have a full article to his credit. What could make a teacher more excited than to see their prodigy achieve and succeed?

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Hungarian Birthdays

The kiddies in my Journalism minor had their Creative Writing class today. I am forever impressed with the undeveloped talent that is taking shape as the semester continues. At the end of the class, one of the students, had brought a cake to share, but had not said a thing. When another student asked why she was carrying around a cake, she said it was her birthday. We gathered in my office, sang Happy Birthday, and shared the cake. I was a little surprised as I have been told numerous times that birthday celebrations are usually for families and close friends. When I mentioned it to her, she said she felt our group was so tight, she wanted to include all of us. I have been working on finding these students internships with English media for next semester. The Budapest Times may be interested, but wanted some of their writing samples. In their Blogging class tomorrow, I will have them proofread their blogs and then send the link to the editor for review. My fingers are crossed.

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