There is nothing like the accomplished feeling of traveling to a new place, not getting lost trying to find your classes, or correctly ordering a meal in another language. However, inevitably, there will be mistakes, …
Rebecca Cooks
Paris and Parents
Studying French and studying abroad in France, there are few trips as important as visiting the number one tourist destination in the world—Paris. Living in another country and learning so much, there are few times …
…With Love from France
A tricky part about study abroad is that one has a life and community in one country, you go to create a new life and community in another country, but one still wants to maintain …
Le Premier Mai
HAPPY MAY DAY! Okay, so by the time this gets posted it will be past May 1st, but it seemed like a good time for an update. The French celebrate the first day of spring …
Just a Bus Ride Away – Marseille
Marseille—France’s second largest city, home of the famous drink pastis, and the location of my favorite French soap opera (also the only one I’ve actually seen). With its own port, dialect, and football team, this …
A Day in the Life
When universities talk about study abroad or students show their travel experiences on Facebook, one always sees the amazing sights, the incredible trips, and expensive meals that they experience. While these things are truly AMAZING …
Across the Pond
The last five days of our Winter Vacation, we took a hop, skip, and a plane ride to the neighboring island in the United Kingdom, England. Like Ireland, we stopped in two cities, Manchester and …
I Left My Heart in Ireland
Ah Ireland, what can I say about the country besides, I loved it! We spent the first 4 days of our Winter Vacation in Ireland, and it was a great experience. Since it was the …
STUDY Abroad
Amidst the soirées, traveling, and fun experiences of being in France, one gets the feeling that school work should be on the list as well. As much as we’d like to deny it, studying is …
The Most Normal Post You Will Read
I’ve been trying to figure out what to write for the past couple weeks, and I haven’t found much—life has been pretty normal here. ..Finally! It is finally becoming normal to walk the streets of …