Conversation Partner - Meeting 6

Vanessa and I's most recent conversation was a rather emotional one, and that was because it will probably be our last. The semester is quickly coming to a close, and Vanessa is just about ready to graduate from the IEP. We met one last time at our usual spot on the benches outside the Rec, and instead of making it a depressing goodbye, we chose to keep the conversation positive. The topic of our talk was the future, where we both were going from here.

Get this, the girl that can already speak three different languages is about to go off and learn her fourth. Her fourth language! After graduation, Vanessa plans on attending Southwestern and studying Spanish. Vanessa has been told that learning Spanish isn't nearly as difficult as English, so she is pretty excited, claiming that she is done with the confusing aspects of English grammar! Ha! Upon mastering Spanish, Vanessa plans to finally return to her homeland of Haiti and go to school to become a judge. She should have no issue finding a job due to her heavy schooling and high linguistic skills. Vanessa says that she plans on returning to the US eventually. She has really come to enjoy her stay in Fort Worth.

I am so grateful for this Conversation Partner experience. Dr. Williams forced me to do something I would have never done on my own, going out and meeting a complete stranger like this, but I have gained so much from it. I learned a lot about another culture and made a great friend. I am sad that Vanessa is leaving TCU, but am happy to know of the bright future she has ahead of her. Although we won't see each other again for awhile, we plan on staying in touch via text. Once again, I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity and now know who I will be calling if I ever get into trouble in Haiti!