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Rebecca Cooks

Woops

Posted on June 2, 2015

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, …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, APA, France, International Academic Programs, mistakes abroad, Rebecca Cooks, study abroad, UW-madison

Paris and Parents

Posted on June 2, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, APA, France, International Academic Programs, parents visit, Rebecca Cooks, study abroad, travel to Paris, UW-madison

…With Love from France

Posted on May 18, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, APA, communication tips, France, International Academic Programs, long distance relationships, Rebecca Cooks, study abroad, UW-madison

Le Premier Mai

Posted on May 18, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, APA program, China International Academic Programs, Frances, holiday, May Day, Rebecca Cooks, study abroad, UW-madison

Just a Bus Ride Away – Marseille

Posted on April 8, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, France, International Academic Programs, Marseille, Rebecca Cooks, study abroad, UW-madison

A Day in the Life

Posted on March 20, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, every day life, France, International Academic Program, Rebecca Cooks, UW-madison

Across the Pond

Posted on March 11, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, England, International Academic Programs, London, Rebecca Cooks, UW-madison

I Left My Heart in Ireland

Posted on March 11, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, Dublin, Galway, International Academic Programs, Ireland, Rebecca Cooks, UW-madison

STUDY Abroad

Posted on March 10, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, French IEP system, International Academic Programs, Rebecca Cooks, university, UW-madison

The Most Normal Post You Will Read

Posted on February 2, 2015

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 …

Posted in Europe, France, Rebecca Cooks, Returned Student, Spring 2015Tagged Aix en Provence, daily life, France, International Academic Programs, Rebecca Cooks, study abroad, UW-madison
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