Coronavirus There is a mild international panic that’s swept the world because of this sickness. People are joking about it, people are bringing hand sanitizer with themselves everywhere they go, and there are people who’re …
France
The people who chose this program: How they spend their time
It’s been 8 weeks since I’ve arrived in Paris and Europe continues to amaze and inspire me. I am always in awe of the cathedrals, cities, people, cultures, food, and art that are so abundant …
The Most Important Lessons I’ve learned
Somewhere between home, Paris, Ireland, Croatia, and London, I feel justified in saying that I’ve obtained some knowledge in the field of travel. The most important lessons within that knowledge being the following: 1. Time …
Savoring Study Abroad
This was week 5 of our first 6-week block and at this point, I’m realizing how disturbingly fast this wonderful experience is going. I truly am now able to empathize with those itching to travel, …
Cultural Comparisons
After having explored the city life of 4 completely different countries, I find myself continually noting what I like and don’t like in each; creating some sort of personalized ideal culture in my head by …
Week 3: Falling in Love with Paris and Ireland!
The weekdays This week was yet another adventure; I’m not wasting my time here. Megan and I had a bit of a late night on Monday after my philosophy class because we went to the …
The Rule of Adventure: Never go a day without doing something new
AKA: The rule Megan came up with when she discovered that we were succumbing to the obligations of homework and classes and forgetting to go out and have fun during the week. A Note on …
In one word; overwhelming
Journey at the airport After living here in Paris for a little less than a week, overwhelming is the perfect summation of this experience thus far. I’ve never left the country before so the moment …
“Voyage” of a lifetime
It’s official. Paris, France. The “city of love”. I am unbelievably excited and overwhelmed. There were/are so many things to do before I go. Doctors to see, forms to fill out, plane tickets to purchase, …
A lifetime in four months
As you’ve probably guessed from the title, this is my four-month-anniversary-and-one-week-left-in-Aix sentimental post. Although I’m sure I’ll have better and deeper reflections on my experience here once I’m back in my regular life in America, …