One of the first photos I took abroad was from a lookout over Nice. At the time, I had no idea how different I would feel by the end of the semester or what that photo would come to represent. It’s wild to think that I took it with no idea of the people I’d meet, the knowledge I’d gain, or how much I’d grow. … Continue reading What I Didn’t Expect to Learn While Studying Abroad by Mathieu Vincke
At the end of the semester, I took two friends, both also from the College of Charleston and studying abroad in France, on a trip that meant a lot to me personally: a visit to see my entire extended family in Belgium. It wasn’t the kind of trip with packed itineraries or bucket list landmarks. I was actually nervous they’d find it boring compared to … Continue reading Going Home: Visiting Family in Belgium and Finding My French by Mathieu Vincke
During my time studying abroad in Nice, France, I quickly realized how different my daily life would be compared to what I was used to back home. From academic schedules to grocery shopping, nearly every part of my routine had to be adjusted. At first, it felt overwhelming but within a few weeks, I found my rhythm and began to appreciate the big and small … Continue reading Adjusting to Daily Life in France by Maguire Emerson
As I reflect on my time studying abroad in Nice, France, I am ecstatic by how much I learned and experienced over the course of just one semester. It wasn’t always easy, but it was without a doubt one of the most rewarding decisions I’ve made during my college career. Before going abroad, I was filled with excitement, but I’ll admit there was a lot … Continue reading A Reflection on My Semester Abroad in Nice, France by Maguire Emerson
One of the most intimidating parts of studying abroad is stepping outside your comfort zone, especially when it comes to culture and language. Moving to a new country means more than just adjusting to a new environment; it means adapting to a different way of life. When I studied abroad in Nice, France, at EDHEC Business School, I was surrounded by students from all over … Continue reading Stepping into a New World by Maguire Emerson
My time in Nice has been life changing. I have made so many new friends and memories. Leaving seems like the last thing I want to do. If I could give any advice, it would be to plan before you get to your program! It is very easy to forget how close you are to other countries, especially in Europe. Traveling here, although it may … Continue reading Reflection by Izzy Garcia
The culture in France is very rich, but different depending on what city you are in. Along the coast, festivals are very important, especially focusing on themes like the ocean, flowers, and agriculture products. In Nice, the Carnival de Nice lasts two weeks and is one of the most important festivals on the Cote d’Azur. It features floats, with different themes each year, as well … Continue reading Culture, Customs, and Traditions by Izzy Garcia
In the weeks leading up to my arrival in France, I could already tell my academic experience at EDHEC would be much different than at CofC. For starters, whenever I would email questions to faculty in Nice, the answers they gave were always very vague and didn’t give me much help. Then, when I registered for classes, they told me I wouldn’t know my schedule … Continue reading My Experience at a French Business University by Drew Lamberger
*Written previously* While living abroad for the past 4 months, I’ve had a lot of time to think about what things I wish I would’ve done and what things that I’m glad that I did do. To all of the future study abroad students, here are my top pieces of advice I would give to you in order to make your experience the best it … Continue reading My Advice For Future Study Abroad Students by: Drew Lamberger
Hello! My name is Drew and I’m a junior at the College of Charleston. I’m majoring in International Business with a minor in Business Language in Spanish. This semester, I am studying at EDHEC university in Nice, France. There were many CofC exchange programs that I was interested in, however, the program in Nice was one of the only programs that allowed me to take … Continue reading Studying in Nice, France by Drew Lamberger
