August 2011: District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar, Robbie Francis, writes from Tel Aviv celebrating completion of her scholarship:
Robbie Francis celebrating completion of her scholarship
It’s hard to sum up the last year in a few words, however I think that the events surrounding my graduation two days ago, reflect my time here – a
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June 2011: District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar, Robbie Frances writes: Salaam alaikum!
Robbie Frances, District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar to Tel Aviv 2010/11
Well, it’s hard to know how to start this email, my mind is filled with so many emotions, ideas, memories… My lifelong friend, Simone Haylett-Petty departed a few hours ago after spending
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April 2011, District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar, Robbie Frances writes:
I am just sending out a quick message to let you know that I have been given a job Neuilly Sur-Seine, Paris after I have completed my year in Israel.
I will work 25 hours per week helping two children with their English after school –
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March 2011: District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar, Robbie Frances, writes:
These last 2 months have been an emotional roller coaster. My experiences over the last few months in Israel have been surreal. I remember waking up on the 23rd of March, not long after Gaza began blanket-firing missiles into Southern Israel. My flatmates and I had
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March 2011: Ambassadorial Scholar 2010/11, Robbie Francis, shares about life in Tel Aviv.
Hello all. It’s been a while! Excuse my failed attempts to keep in touch … the last few months have been a roller coaster ride to say the least. I’m just past the 6 month mark – it’s hard to believe that
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Robbie Frances, District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar, currently studying at University in Tel Aviv
Nice to have my Mum with me
January 2011: Ambassadorial Scholar 2010/11, Robbie Francis, shares about life in Tel Aviv.
University update: I have taken up an extra class in Jerusalem at a Jewish institute called Pardes. The class is
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Robbie Frances, District 9930’s Ambassadorial Scholar, currently studying at University in Tel Aviv
January 2011: Ambassadorial Scholar 2010/11, Robbie Francis, shares about life in Tel Aviv.
Hello friends and family. It’s been a long time since my last update – I can’t even remember when that was! Life is going by very fast in
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