Tyler-CP10

Before I left Tallahassee, I managed to meet for lunch with Tugba. We met on Thursday during the CIES lunch hour, and walked to a spot in the shade outside. Tugba gave me some Turkish cookies that she had brought along with her, which were delicious. She asked me what I was going to do when I got my Tefl certificate. I told her my plans (rushed as they were) of moving in with a friend in West Palm Beach and working a part-time job until I could get out of the country. I let her know that I was always available to help her study should she need it. Her plans are to remain in CIES until she passes her TOEFL and gets accepted to study art history.

We talked for awhile more about what we hoped to do and where we hoped to go. I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet some interesting students in the CIES program. I feel like I learned quite a bit from them. At last the time came when the lunch hour was over and I wished Tugba the best of luck in the future. I hope to keep in touch with her and a few other students after I leave Tallahassee. Overall it's been a very good experience in the TEFL program.