As you may recall, (kidding, no one is reading this!) I attended a film festival for deaf students in Montpellier some time ago - the Sourd Metrage. I had an amazing time! I visited schools and met some great people, staff and students alike.
They were on hiatus due to covid, they and pretty much everything else, but they were making their return this year. I had a narrow window before my classes started up again and I needed to be here, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to go back… so I did!
I reached out to a previous contact and asked if I could attend, reminding him who I was. To my delight and surprise, he remembered me and looked forward to meeting me again.
I went a few days and even saw students that remembered me from the first time I visited. That was definitely the highlight of that portion. The first time I went, I was lucky enough to observe in some classrooms before the festival itself. I wasn’t a stranger and in fact recognized some students and their performances. This time, however, I was less familiar with everything and everyone.
In situations like that you have to throw yourself into discomfort. My introverted nature won out this time, but I did have a chance to connect with a friend I met on my first go round. We got to catch up for lunch and again over dinner. The conversation was enjoyable and much needed.
At this point, I can see myself spending more time in Montpellier.
They were on hiatus due to covid, they and pretty much everything else, but they were making their return this year. I had a narrow window before my classes started up again and I needed to be here, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to go back… so I did!
I reached out to a previous contact and asked if I could attend, reminding him who I was. To my delight and surprise, he remembered me and looked forward to meeting me again.
I went a few days and even saw students that remembered me from the first time I visited. That was definitely the highlight of that portion. The first time I went, I was lucky enough to observe in some classrooms before the festival itself. I wasn’t a stranger and in fact recognized some students and their performances. This time, however, I was less familiar with everything and everyone.
In situations like that you have to throw yourself into discomfort. My introverted nature won out this time, but I did have a chance to connect with a friend I met on my first go round. We got to catch up for lunch and again over dinner. The conversation was enjoyable and much needed.
At this point, I can see myself spending more time in Montpellier.
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