This week was no short of surprises. Last week I was assimilating to French culture while also getting over jet lag. I think the secret to pushing through jet lag is to stay up all day. It was torturous at first, but it definitely helped me adjust to the 6 hour time difference. After my body adjusted, I was enthusiastic while exploring Paris. The food … Continue reading Exploring Paris by Anna Rowe
My name is Frannie Cohen-Dumani, I am a rising senior at CofC. I am majoring in Psychology and minoring in Management and am also in the Honors College. I am participating in a CofC Maymester program in France and Switzerland, and we are currently staying at Cite Universitaire in Paris, France. I chose this program because I have always wanted to study abroad in a … Continue reading Intro by Frannie Cohen-Dumani
Bonjour, je m’appelle Jillian! I am a junior at the College of Charleston. I am majoring in Public Health with double minors in Biology and Chemistry. I am studying abroad in Paris, France, and Geneva, Switzerland with the College of Charleston. This study abroad experience offers a Global Health special topics course and an honors special topics course. As an honors college student and Public … Continue reading Introduction Post by Jillian Gray
So far on our trip, we have done a lot of sightseeing. We walked through some parts of central Paris, we visited The Louvre, we took a walking tour of the Saint Germain region in Paris, we took a Seine River cruise, and we explored another region of Paris called Le Marais. I have needed to take public transportation to get anywhere and everywhere. While … Continue reading Paris, France by Madeline Davis
Paris, France, is known to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world and, let me tell you it 100% is! From the beautiful buildings lined with flower boxes and flags, to the boats lined along the bustling Seine with the Eiffel Tower glimmering in the background, to the breathtaking view from the steps of the Sacre Cour, I have never experienced a … Continue reading Paris: Views, History, and Beauty by Kiley Pettit
I am currently in Europe. I feel so lucky to be able to write that sentence. Ever since I heard the beautiful stories of my parents traveling to Italy, I knew that one day I would have to be the one sharing my own stories. When I first laid my eyes on the bustling streets of Paris, I immediately knew that I would never forget … Continue reading First Week in Paris by Anna Rowe
Hi, my name is Madeline Davis and I just finished my sophomore year at the college. I am an astrophysics and physics double major and a math and political science double minor. I am participating in the CofC in France and Switzerland: Global Health and Honors program. This is a faculty-led may-mester program and I’ll be taking Dr. Bossack’s honors class called “Future of Humanity … Continue reading Intro by Madeline Davis
Bonjour from Menton, the zest place on Earth! For Spring Break, I travelled to Menton, France, which is a charming and idyllic seaside town on the French Riviera. After having been in a wintery Scotland for the past few months, I had almost forgotten what the sun felt like! While the turquoise waters were still too frigid for swimming in, the pebbled beaches were warm … Continue reading Fête du Citron by Shelby Olive
Here is my day as a study abroad student in Paris. First, I wake up in the morning and get ready for my day. I then walk down the street to my local bakery to get some breakfast. I always try to get new things every morning and my goal is to try everything in the bakery by the end of the semester. My favorite … Continue reading A Day in Paris by Savannah Petrelli
Name: Savannah Petrelli Major: Political Science and International Studies with a concentration in Europe Year: Junior, class of 2023 Host Program: IES Paris BIA Why did I choose my program: I choose Paris because I wanted to improve my French speaking skills while being in a diverse city. IES offered a lot of classes for my major as well. Goals: Some of my goals were … Continue reading Intro by Savannah Petrelli
