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Sunshine, Sangria, and Spaniards

Posted on March 11, 2014

Monday, March 10, 2014 Very simply put, Spain was good to me this weekend. I really, really did not want to come back to Paris and school and my six page art history paper. It’s …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, France, International Academic Programs, Spain, study abroad, travel, UW in Paris, UW-madison

Uncross your legs!

Posted on March 11, 2014

Monday, March 3, 2014 HELLO WORLD! My dream has come true…we’re talking eight year old Ellen dreaming of the day she would see a real life fashion show; let alone PARIS FASHION WEEK. I will …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, Fashion week, France, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW in Paris, UW-madison

Ridin’ that metro

Posted on March 11, 2014

Thursday, February 27, 2014 So now that I’ve had my “I’m living in Paris” realization and my life is starting to feel somewhat normal I’ve started compiling a list (cause we all know how much …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, France, International Academic Programs, metro, public transportation, study abroad, UW in Paris

There is more to France than Paris

Posted on February 25, 2014

Monday, February 24, 2014 As promised, a breakdown of my weekend in Lyon, France. Lyon is about 5 hours southeast of Paris, not far from Switzerland actually. Myself and three of my girlfriends (“the girls”) …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, France, International Academic Programs, Lyon, study abroad, travel, UW in Paris, UW-madison

Riding the emotional roller-coaster

Posted on February 25, 2014

Sunday, February 23, 2014 So I wanted to share a little bit about the emotional roller coaster I’ve been on for the past three weeks. We were warned that studying abroad wouldn’t be rainbows and …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, homesick, International Academic Programs, study abroad, UW in Paris, UW-madison

La grandeur de Versailles

Posted on February 18, 2014

Sunday, February 16, 2014 Today I had the pleasure of going to visit Versailles and all its magic…and let me tell you, it is magical. Paris is spectacular, beautiful, etc…but there are no words to …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, France, International Academic Programs, Paris, study abroad, travel, UW in Paris, UW-madison, Versailles

Just a few observations

Posted on February 18, 2014

Thursday, February 13, 2014 Realized I haven’t blogged in a few days and it’s definitely not due to lack of time, more so just not sure what to talk about. I am a sponge here …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014

The Market

Posted on February 10, 2014

Sunday, February 9, 2014 Friday night just before I went out my Madame asked if I would like to go to the “marché” with her Saturday morning; she goes every Saturday because that’s when it’s …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, France, International Academic Programs, Paris, The Market, UW in Paris, UW-madison

J’adore Paris

Posted on February 10, 2014

Thursday, February 6, 2014 What’s that old notion about making it through three days, over the hump, and you’re good? Well, I’ve made it through three days! I have fallen madly in love with this …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Ellen Keesey, France, International Academic Program, Pars, program start, study abroad, UW in Paris, UW-madison

Homesickness setting in

Posted on February 10, 2014

Saturday, February 1, 2014 So 7 days ago I was traveling to Europe, and in those 7 days I have experienced some absolutely amazing, beautiful, indescribable things…but I’m starting to realize that yes, this was …

Posted in Ellen Keesey, Europe, France, Returned Student, Spring 2014Tagged Amsterdam, Ellen Keesey, France, Homesickness, International Academic Programs, Paris, travel, UW in Paris, UW-madison
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