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Europe, Study Abroad

What Historical Sites or Landmarks Have You Visited and What Did You Learn? by Eva Tryon

One of my favorite parts about studying abroad in France was the ability to travel to other cities and countries. “ La Toussaint” is a holiday in France when all the schools and universities across the country get a week-long vacation, typically at the end of October. A friend from my program and I went to Italy during the break. Throughout the course of the … Continue reading What Historical Sites or Landmarks Have You Visited and What Did You Learn? by Eva Tryon

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Europe, Study Abroad

Introduction by Anna Cogbill

My name is Anna Belle Cogbill, and I am going to France! Specifically, I’m going to be studying abroad with the College of Charleston’s La Rochelle program. It’s a terrific way to spend the first half of my junior year, and I’m certain it will be infinitely beneficial in both of my majors, French & Francophone Studies and Communications. It’s the perfect scenario for growth … Continue reading Introduction by Anna Cogbill

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Reflections on La Rochelle by Kathleen Trainor

Hello everyone, my name is Kathleen Trainor and I’m a junior at the College of Charleston. I’ve been studying in La Rochelle, France for the past semester, and as we wrap up with final exams, I wanted to reflect on my time here and how I believe France, and Europe in general, have affected me. Before this semester, I had never traveled abroad, my farthest … Continue reading Reflections on La Rochelle by Kathleen Trainor

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My Experience at a French Business University by Drew Lamberger

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

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Arriving in Lille- Culture Shock by Stefanie Elling

When travelling abroad and alone, culture shock is not a one time occurrence, but more of a daily experience. When I first arrived in France, I started to realize that I was a bit in over my head. I was under the impression that I was well equipped to live in France alone since I am well travelled and I have family all throughout Europe. … Continue reading Arriving in Lille- Culture Shock by Stefanie Elling

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