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[Thank you, Gap Year] Bonjour! One-month stay in Paris, France

#Realized I don't need to live like others #How to grow at my own pace #Leisurely time in Paris

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    Bonjour! Living in Paris, France for a month The projectThis is news about a participant who safely completed and returned home.

    Although the participant applied in a hurry, until departure...

    They prepared well and successfully finished the project.

    I hope it was a good experience and time for them — thank you for your hard work!

     

     

    Hello Gap Year coordinator, this is Gap Year participant ***.

    Thank you for emailing me during the gap year and for your support.

    Especially at the end, I had even less time because I was hanging out with people I’d become close to in Paris — an excuse...

     

    I wanted to apply for the gap year early, but something bad happened to me so I waited...

    In the end I applied in a hurry and remember feeling anxious because I wasn’t prepared.

    I was so scared and nervous that I even regretted applying for the gap year.It was my first time traveling abroad alone.

     

    I wanted to relax in Paris. During the gap year, seeing people who spent their days out and about...

    I wondered if I should do that too, and I felt like I wasn’t prepared enough.

    After returning to Korea and going through various things from the first day...

    I realized I liked the time in Paris when I didn’t have to think about anything.

    I rested at my own pace, enjoyed what I wanted, and had a good time.

     

    I also realized I prefer parks and busking to museums, galleries, and tourist sites.

    I work calmly and somewhat slowly—people even call me slow—and Paris matched that pace.

     

    I wanted to leave good memories for other tourists from Korea, so...

    I carried heavy bags and walked them as far as the subway station even if it wasn’t strictly necessary,

    I also volunteered to mow the guesthouse lawn, and the owner did make delicious food, though...

     

    We might have a barbecue party around summer on the small island village in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do where I lived.

    We keep in touch even after returning to Korea,and seeing that they said they missed me so much,

    I realized again that I can be loved.

     

    Another traveler said people don’t change all at once but grow little by little or a lot.

    I felt anxious, thinking I’d fail if I didn’t change quickly,

    but hearing that made me think maybe I’m growing well at my own pace.

    I also feel that there''s no need to live like everyone else.

     

    Besides that, I''ve been thinking a lot and reflecting on myself, and I feel like I''ve grown a bit.

    I hope to cherish these feelings and memories and not forget them.

    So I want to live my life well.

     

    Sorry for the long delay.

    Thank you for your continued interest until the end. :)

     

     

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