Over the past 2 months, I have spent a lot of time trying to immerse myself into French culture while living in Paris. I have started to realize that I am absorbing the language every day not just by speaking and taking all my classes in French, but in my everyday actions. Reading street signs and even food labels, listening to people on the metro or on the streets, and…
Hi! My name is Kellie Leuthold. I am a raising senior at the college of Charleston. I am going on the Paris public health study abroad program. I chose this program because I had never been to Europe before, and it was a perfect fit with my major. Going on this trip I set goals to explore as much as I possibly can and to respect and enjoy France. I…
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, I went with a “Croque…
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 had for myself and as…
For me there is no one best study abroad day, each day raises the bar higher and higher for the next day. A typical day for us would be waking up and going to get a nice Parisian breakfast and then head straight to lecture. After lecture we would all meet up and head to a different major attraction/museum each day. These museums were often my favorite part of the…
A week and a half has passed now on my study abroad to Paris and I have experienced so much in a short amount of time. I grew up in the south so I mainly rely on cars and buses for transportation but wow is that different here in Paris. Many who live here in France commute to their daily activities by foot and bikes or rely on the metro…
Hi everyone, so far Paris has been unreal. Where shall I even start. . . the food here is absolutely out of this world. One thing that was on my agenda for this study abroad was to indulge myself into the culture and lifestyle as much as possible, and so no better place to start than with their authentic food. One of my favorite dishes that I have tried is…
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 there have been a few…
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 city quite like Paris and…
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 this experience. Our first week…
