Hey everyone, my name is Naia and I am a senior at CofC. I am double majoring in International Business as well as French and Francophone studies. This summer I am studying abroad in Lille, France through the Université Catholique de Lille’s European Summer Program! I chose this program because studying in France has been a dream of mine for years and I wanted the … Continue reading Living like a local by Naia Roper
Oh, and by the way, Do not come to France if you intend to persist in your culture. I will explain. There’s too much culture to be subject to, but it is not the culture that is loud; it is the people. I do not mean the French people are volume insensitive, quite the opposite, They are confident in their culture and ways of living, … Continue reading The French and their implications; part two by Paige Joyner
How does one process the minuscule habits that ultimately must change when our environment shifts? You may be aware of what they say; Stay safe, respect the customs, and respect the people. Excitement was a lingering pinch on my heart; Excitement was internal hypocrisy. This is due to the farewell that plagued me from shifting out of the environment I was comfortable and conformed to, … Continue reading France and its implications; part one by Paige Joyner
