My given name is
Shaun-Paul Lopez and I am from the tropical island city state of
Singapore. My coursemates call me "Shaun" and I am in Budapest for the
ICC (International Coaching Course) in TF for 11 weeks (yes... only 11
weeks 😭), where I will be learning more about coaching and about my
sport, Fencing. This is my first time living abroad and I am very
excited to be here!
In Singapore, I run a
fencing club and am a fencing coach. In my previous life ... I used to
be a Substitute Teacher in a Secondary School (3 years) and then became a
Flight Steward working for Singapore Airlines (also 3 years). All the
flying and travelling I did in my previous job left in me a
'wanderlust'. So it's no wonder that I jumped at the chance to study
here in Budapest when the application for the course came up.
As
this is my first time living overseas, it is a perfect opportunity for
me to learn more about other cultures and make friends from all around
the world. I personally feel that one can never have too many friends!
It
would be great if I am given a chance to join in any activities
organised by the school or students in my free time with the hope of
being able to bond with not only my coursemates but also the local
Hungarians and other Erasmus students.
Thank you for taking the time to read my introduction.
Please let me know if this introduction and motivation is adequate or it needs reworking.☺
Yours Sincerely,
Shaun-Paul Lopez