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While not as multilingual as I'd like to be, I have been trying to at least get acquainted to different languages, and discover tools such as Duolingo that can take me farther.
French
In middle school, since my small choice school didn't offer languages, I self-studied. I continued my education in high school, and I am now doing very well. I enjoy watching some of my favorite English-language shows with French dubbing, and I've also tried French movies and shows, first with English subtitles and then with French subtitles.
Romanian
I am passively bilingual in Romanian, meaning I understand the language but have limited ability to speak or write it. I have learned the special Romanian diacritics and spelling rules, which enable me to write on dictation, and I hope to further improve my skills. I am now reading some short stories that are unavailable in English and have an intriguing topic (growing up in Communist Romania before the 1989 Revolution)
This website from years ago reflects some of my musings about language learning https://langooo.wixsite.com/lango
Intercultural experiences
Intercultural experiences
My parents immigrated from Eastern Europe, so I have experience with the language, food, culture, and some of the region's interesting history. My family also loves having friends from all over the world. Their close friends hail from places like India, Ethiopia, Greece, China, Taiwan, Turkey, Korea, Romania, France, Serbia, and, of course, the US. My parents are Duolingo fans (studying 3 languages at a time!) and appreciate International movies. So, some of this attitude has rubbed off on me. I love traditional Romanian dishes, such as gogosi (Romanian fried dough) and mititei (spiced, skinless sausages), and feel at home surrounded by our family's friends.
I am comfortable with travel and use every trip as an opportunity to learn more about our similarities and differences,
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