In my opinion, one of the best things about living in Europe is the food. Throughout my time abroad, I tried every single type of food and looking back I share no regrets. In Lille, the local cuisine was typically a blend of both French and Belgian cuisine since Lille was once a part of Flanders, the dutch-speaking part of Belgium. That meant that I … Continue reading Food and Drink by Stefanie Elling
I studied abroad at La Rochelle, France for four months to learn the French language and culture. It was an incredible experience, something I would do again if I could. It made me realize that I would want to work in France or Europe if I was given the opportunity. Living in a different country has given me a lot of lessons about culture, people … Continue reading La Rochelle by Hannah Jones
At 6:00 am my alarm went off to let me know that I had to leave in 30 minutes if I wanted to catch my train to Paris from Luxembourg. Along with my alarm, I also had an email notification from my train company. The email was telling me that my train was canceled. I immediately jumped up and quickly got ready so I could … Continue reading From Strangers to Friends by Catherine Payne
The class I took abroad was titled: The Future of Humanity in a Technological Tomorrow, where we explored many topics relating to how AI and bioengineering continue to drastically change our world. The unique thing about our class was that we were able to discuss how different countries are dealing with technological changes, and we were able to see how Paris has decided to adopt … Continue reading Learning Outside the Classroom by Frannie Cohen-Dumani
After a few days of anticipation in Paris, we boarded our train for Nice, France. I have always dreamed of being able to travel to the south of France, but I was severely unprepared (in the most wonderful way) for what I was about to experience. Firstly, the actual train ride to Nice was unbelievable. We got to see every part of France, from the … Continue reading The French Riviera by Brooke Emery
On May 18th, we finally arrived in Paris after a long and delayed flight. Although extremely jet lagged, we decided to make the most of what was left of our day and visit a nearby cafe. Prior to coming on this trip, I had learned about what foods each city was known for, to ensure I order cuisine locals enjoy most. For my first dinner, … Continue reading Paris: 5/18-5/22 by Ava Woods
I hate to scare you, but if you’re studying abroad you need to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best!! Your trip will go so smoothly if you do your research and prepare way ahead of time. There are so many little details to think about when traveling abroad, especially when it’s for extended periods of time. You need to remember things … Continue reading Reflection by Madeline Davis
On one of the free weekends of the trip, there was an optional excursion to Nice, France. Nice is in the south of France, extremely close in proximity to Italy. Nice was previously an Italian city so the city holds both the charm of Italian and French architecture. The city is also right on the coast of France with some of the most beautiful beaches … Continue reading Nice, France by Jillian Gray
As my study abroad in France and Switzerland comes to an end, I have had time to reflect on my experiences. I have learned so much in the short time frame of just three and a half weeks. My study abroad experiences consisted of lots of sightseeing and educational tours about the history of Paris and topics concerning public health. We toured the Louvre Museum, … Continue reading Reflection by Elizabeth Sanchez
The biggest advice I would have for future students regarding studying abroad is to have an open mind. For many, studying abroad is often a life changing or career altering opportunity. If you allow yourself to be open to the different cultures and environment around you, then you will truly be amazed with how much you have grown. That was one main personal goal I … Continue reading Reflection by Vineel Prathipati
