How It Started

*Wow I feel so emotional! My very first post on my brand new blog! =P*

Ok so I thought it'd be a good idea to tell you about how I got to become a French assistant...


I found out about the LAP (Language Assistant Program) at uni, when I was randomly looking at the notice board. I had just started uni then and well, as soon as my eyes fell on the small notice, I knew that I'd want to become a French assistant in the UK after my BA (Bachelor of Arts).

Only after two years could I start working on my application for the LAP. And that was not a piece of cake! Huge form to fill in, curriculum vitae, covering letter, referral letter, health statement, police record, ... That took me quite a while, but it was exciting so I didn't mind! I sent my application in December, I think. And in February, I had to go to Bern to be interviewed. I was really anxious, but it went fine! The two interviewers, the woman responsible for the LAP in Switzerland (from wbz cps) and another woman, representative of the British Council, were both really nice and they put me at ease. I was given about 20 minutes to prepare an oral lesson and then I had to present it in front ofthe two interviewers. I also had to answer questions about myself and about my motivations, both in French and in English. It lasted about one hour.

The week after, I received a letter (by snail mail) telling me I was accepted in the program! Man I was SO happy! In the letter, there was some information about what would happen next. In June, I'll have a preparatory seminar with all the Swiss assistants. Also in June, I should get an e-mail from the British Council informing me about my allocation and, eventually, between June and August, my school/s will contact me.

I still have a while to go. And gosh, I hate waiting. It makes me nervous.

*Relax, Take It Easy!*