Lucknow Sentinel, 2009-10-14, Page 9Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Page 9
Lucknow teen had experience of lifetime during exchange
BY GARIT REID
Sentinel Staff
Lucknow teen Erin Gilchrist recently
went on the exchange of a lifetime to
Lamballe, France. The 17 -year-old stayed
with the family of Gabrielle (Gabby.
Mordel)who many of the community know
from her time staying with the Nyland, Mali
and Pilchrist families during her exchange
last year. Gabby also helped out a lot at
LCPS. Gabby was a part of Youth For
Understanding international Exchange.
YFU is a is a non-profit educational organi-
zation, which offers opportunities for young
peoplearound the world to spend a summer,
semester or year with a host, family in anoth-
er culture.
Erin and Gabby became fast friends dur-
ing french class at FE Madill Secondary
School and the time she stayed at the
Gilchrist home.
This past summer was Erin's chalice to
live with the Mordel family and it gave her
a chance to hone her french language skills
at the same time giving her a better under-
standing of French culture.
"We got to be really good friends the 10
months that she was here and before she
left, she asked if I'd be interested in spend-
ing the summer with her and her family,"
said Gilchrist. "She knew that I was really
interested in studying french and so, it was
the opportunity. of a lifetime."
Gilchrist left on July 6 and came back to
Lucknow on Aug. 25 and for her it was an
amazing experience because she was able to
live the Flinch lifestyle with a really good
friend and her family.
While Gilchrist was there she was able to
spend a week in Paris and then spend some
time vacationing with the Mordel family in
the south of France. she did a lot of things
any normal teenager would do on vacation -
a lot of biking, camping and helping out in
the garden with Gabby's grandparents.
One thing that was noticeable to her and
her family when she came back to Lucknow
was- how much her french had improved.
It's just one more step m Gilchrist pursum. g
an education in french studies.
"I plan on getting a university degree in
french and after school I would like be a
french high school teacher, .an interpreter or
just travel before 1 decide what I want to
do," said Gilchrist.
The 17 -year-old also teamed how to be
more independent being away from home
for almost seven weeks. Gilchrist was
happy to see her family when she came
back, but did admit she will miss Gabby and
the Mordel family.
"I learned about the different type of cul-
ture and people that make up France, said
Gilchrist. "I'd like to study in my third year
abroad, so I think 1,11 go back to visit
because Gabby was around all of last year.
she was apart of the group and I miss her a
lot."
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Submitted photo
The Mordel family invited Lucknow teen Erin Gilchrist into their home for the summer.
Gilchrist was able to experience the culture of France. From left to right are Suzanne
Mordel, Gabrielle Mordel, Erin Gilchrist, Poi Mordel, Charles Mordel . and Martin
Mordel.
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