{"id":4627,"date":"2018-06-22T20:28:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastercaweb.u-strasbg.fr\/?p=4626"},"modified":"2018-06-22T20:28:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T18:28:22","slug":"a-south-african-in-strasbourg-looking-back-at-my-time-in-caweb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastercaweb.unistra.fr\/en\/actualites\/un-categorized\/a-south-african-in-strasbourg-looking-back-at-my-time-in-caweb\/","title":{"rendered":"A South African in Strasbourg: Looking Back at my Time in CAWEB"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having returned to my home country, I decided to write a short post on the people who have helped me throughout the coursework component of the <\/span>CAWEB Master\u2019s degree<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting my journey at CAWEB<\/b><\/h2>\n

Studying at the <\/span>University of Strasbourg<\/span><\/a> was a dream come true for me. Indeed, I\u2019ve always wanted to live in France for a year while doing something useful<\/b> with my life. <\/span><\/p>\n

Firstly, I would like to thank <\/span>Campus France<\/span><\/a> for granting me a bursary<\/b> and making the practical side of living in Strasbourg that much easier. The French government has invested wholeheartedly in cultural interactions with South Africa, and my stay was a direct result of their generosity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Secondly, I should thank <\/span>Dr. Renate de la Paix for allowing me, the first South African in history to pursue the CAWEB Master\u2019s<\/strong>, a coveted place in this prestigious program. Renate places the needs of her students above her own and has consistently upheld a standard of professional excellence<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the same breath, I should mention <\/span>Ms. Marie Lan\u00e9ry and Ms. Val\u00e9rie Ledermann, who played significant roles in my professional development<\/b>. Thank you, Marie, for being patient with my broken French, and thank you Val\u00e9rie for always going the extra mile for the students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without friends, we\u2019re nothing<\/b><\/h2>\n

As a foreigner, I often felt alone in the beginning, but thanks to my classmates I quickly found a community to belong to<\/b>. I would like to thank my friends: Fiona, C\u00e9lia, Adriana, Florian, and Laura in particular for extending their hospitality toward me. CAWEB students stick together! I look forward to maintaining life-long friendships with these remarkable people.<\/p>\n

The support I experienced was not limited to friendship. My classmates made a point of helping me find my feet academically<\/b> as well. I\u2019d like to thank Pierre, a classmate, and valued friend, for helping me find my way in this regard. He often took time from his busy schedule to help me – what a legend!<\/span><\/p>\n

Memorable teachers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Besides my mentors and classmates, I would also like to thank a handful of <\/span>lecturers who made a significant impression<\/span><\/a> during my time in Strasbourg. <\/span><\/p>\n

First among these is <\/span>Mr. Gabriel Braun. There is no denying Mr. Braun\u2019s extensive knowledge of programming<\/b> and web development. His demanding, yet effective, teaching techniques had me coding in HTML and CSS in no-time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, I\u2019d like to thank <\/span>Mr. Thomas Baguet for teaching me PHP. Mr. Baguet always approaches his work with enthusiasm<\/b>, which creates a positive atmosphere in class. His relaxed and jocular mood brings out the best in students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thirdly, I should mention <\/span>Mr. Emmanuel Winstein, who was always patient with me, despite the continual stream of questions issuing from my mouth. The same can be said for Mr. Geoffrey Quillet, who single-handedly triggered my continued interest in WordPress<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, I would like to thank <\/span>Mr. Guillaume Lacreuse, who showed me the definition of professionalism.<\/span><\/p>\n

These are the people who made my year in <\/span>Strasbourg<\/span><\/a> worth remembering. I now have a full-time job<\/b> in Cape Town, and I can contribute my hiring directly to these precious months spent in Alsace.<\/span><\/p>\n

I love Alsace, I love tarte flamb\u00e9e, and I love CAWEB.<\/span><\/p>\n

Article written by Willem Beckmann<\/span><\/a>, CAWEB Master’s.
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