Studying Abroad

Hi, Ella. How’s university? Oh, it’s great, thanks, Harry. I’m really enjoying it.

I imagine you’re having a lot of fun and not studying at all. You’re right. I’m having a great time. But actually, doing history’s really difficult.

I write compositions, read loads of books and go to lectures. I often study late at night. Oh, that’s not so good then. What about clubs?

Have you joined any? I was in the photography club and the art club, but they used to meet too often and I didn’t have time, so I left. That’s a real shame. I think I’ll join the film club when I go to university.

Will that be next year? Actually, I’m planning to have a year off before I start university. I feel I need a break from studying. I fancy going to South America to improve my Spanish.

Good idea. Then you can go to university the year after and do a Spanish degree. You’ll be much better than everybody else. I love languages, but I want to study them as a hobby.

I’m hoping to do chemistry at university. They do a good chemistry course at my university. Why don’t you try there? Thanks, but I’m considering applying to a few universities abroad.

Really? Where are you thinking of? I’ve been looking at universities in the US or maybe in Canada. What about Spain?

Well, my Spanish is good, but it isn’t that good. I couldn’t study chemistry and Spanish at the moment. After a year in South America, you might be able to? I don’t think so.

Well, I’m sure wherever you go, you’ll have a great time. Thanks. I’m sure I will too.

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