Wellsville

This is the letter Wellz had to write to the University in France. It was really late when he wrote it so he thinks it's cheesy but I think it's sweet.

To Whom It May Concern,

In summer of 2003, upon arrival back in the United States following nearly a three-month visit with my wife throughout most European countries, I could not deny the realization of what the experience of immersing myself in the culture, history, and perspective of such backgrounds had given me. Our time spent in Europe that summer, which included a week’s stay in Amboise at the heart of the Loire Valley, had forced us to depend upon our rawest abilities to communicate, then ultimately to function and thrive in our given environments. Sometimes simply breathing the air of a particular region could be regarded as a purely educational moment.

And so it is without apprehension of any kind to consider the prospect of furthering my academic career amidst the surroundings of what Poitiers provides. It is thrilling to have the opportunity of pairing two of my greatest passions—the pursuit of knowledge in the academic realm with the true adventure of travel. Of course, my acceptance into the international exchange program at ESCEM would include the accompaniment of my wife, who couldn’t be more supportive, and my two year old son, who is already shaping up to be a natural world traveler. I appreciate your consideration into this exchange program to which I will be wholly committed.

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