This is Wassim, who is twenty years old and a Junior at the College of Charleston, when I first joined the college, I was in an Accounting major since I like math a lot, but before I applied to my Exchange program to study abroad, I switched my major from Accounting to Organizational management and development. When I first heard about the study abroad exchange program I was shocked that…
During my time in Europe, I took advantage of the opportunity to travel around the continent for a relatively low cost. In my four months abroad, I visited a total of 11 countries: England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and Spain. Although all these destinations have much to offer, there are a few cities that will always have a special place in my heart! Amsterdam,…
While living in La Rochelle, I’ve had the opportunity to try a variety of new food and cuisines. Pictured above is one of the markets in town that has the most beautiful fruit and produce! I live with a host family, so I am provided with breakfast and dinner. However, that means that lunch has to be out on the town, everyday. For those studying abroad in La Rochelle in…
When I first moved to France there were a lot of obstacles I had to overcome, one of those being the language barrier. I would tell future students in the program to practice your French before you arrive because it enhances the overall cultural experience. I would advise future students to take risks because sometimes going out of your comfort zone leads to the best surprises. Traveling to neighboring countries,…
After spending four months abroad, I think the best piece of advice I could give to another student is to be open-minded. There were many instances where I found myself very nervous to try new things. Whether it was staying in a hostel or trying a local recipe. However, in the end being open minded allowed me to meet so many new friends and really indulge myself into the culture.…
Let me take you through a day in the idyllic Italian country side, where we learned all about the process of bread production and flour creation. First, we got to see the machines the bakers use to grind up the wheat grains into fresh flour, which turns out to be quite the task. By hand, these bakers grind up the wheat grains in a wooden version of something similar to…
During my last week here in Greece, I have reflected on what advice I could give to future students. My biggest piece of advice is to go with the flow of things while abroad. As someone that tries to think about how every scenario will play out, I learned that unexpected things will happen. For example, after arriving in Greece after a ten-hour plane ride, I was assuming that everyone…
My study abroad trip to Florence went by very fast; it was only 2.5 months. I am sure that most people feel this way about their study abroad experiences, though, regardless of the actual length of them. That being said, I think that the quick nature of the trip added to my experience; it encouraged me to live every day and every week with an immense appreciation for the experience…
Bonjour tout le monde! These last two months have been some of the best days of my life. I have found so much freedom here in France. From using the public transportation system to being able to travel all over France and even to other countries. It’s incredible! Some things I have already learned that are so important while being abroad are; Being first: Being the first person to talk…
Studying abroad and learning about the culture and student life in France has definitely been a vital experience in my academic journey. I think that if you have the resources and you are given the chance to study abroad you should do it. I’ve made some of my favorite memories while studying here in Aix en Provence. I’m almost towards the end of my journey here but because there is…
