Julia P. majored in Secondary Education (German and English) with a Linguistics minor at the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania.
She will be student teaching in Central Pennsylvania this fall!
Some Fun Facts About Julia P.
- Theme Song: I'm in a Hurry (Alabama)
- Happy Place: Any National Park
- Favorite Word in Another Language: Fliedermaus – (literally "flying mouse"), a bat!
- Study Abroad: Jena, Germany
What are you most excited about when you think of your future classroom?
In my future classroom, I am most excited to connect with my students. Over the course of a year or more I will get to know these young people so well, and I will try my best to be a support and a positive force in their lives.
What advice or message would you like to share with fellow future language educators?
Be loud: Ask for help loudly, assert your ideas and opinions, and make your presence known.
What has been the impact of the LCF Teacher Scholarship Program on your experience becoming a language teacher?
The LCF Teacher Scholarship made the difference between me being able to study abroad or not. Without these extra funds, I would have likely forgone this invaluable experience, which I will never forget or undercut.
The leap I made with my language skills while abroad in Germany, in addition to the friends I made from around the world and cultural connections I experienced, made studying abroad the best part of my college experience and I owe it to LCF for their generous contribution to my schooling.
You’re invited!
- Explore the Teacher Scholarship Program and refer aspiring teachers in your network.
- Hear reflections from Julia P. and fellow graduates in a short video!
- Share your #LanguageDream on social media @LangConnectsFdn.