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 in my fields of study;…
Bonjour! C’est moi, Hannah! It’s been a hot second since I arrived in France. In fact, the program is nearly over. With only three weeks left until exams are upon us, I think now is a good time to reflect upon how my French has progressed these past few months: what’s worked and how I can make the most of my remaining time in Europe. I hope that from my…
Encore une fois, bonjour à tous! Before departing for France with this program at the College of Charleston, professors and students will tell you to be prepared for certain emotions you might experience. There’s the honeymoon phase, the cultural shock, and homesickness; maybe not specifically in that order nor just once! But I’ve been here for three months already and feel like I am forever in my honeymoon phase with…
I am living in a small city in the central west coast of France called La Rochelle. In my opinion, it is more authentic to the french culture than the major touristy cities like Paris. The locals are extremely nice and encouraging about learning their language. In this city it is very relaxed and the locals love to help me with my pronunciation and comprehension. I have connected with a…
Encore une fois, bonjour à tous! Let’s discover this amazing city in France called NANTES! Oh la vache, Nantes is by far my favorite city in France. People talk about Paris, Bordeaux, or Nice all the time. But what about Nantes? Let me persuade you to visit and fall in love with this culturally stimulating city. First off, Nantes is the most tourist-friendly city in France that I have visited…
