Food and Drink by Stefanie Elling

In my opinion, one of the best things about living in Europe is the food. Throughout my time abroad, I tried every single type of food and looking back I share no regrets. In Lille, the local cuisine was typically a blend of both French and Belgian cuisine since Lille was once a part of Flanders, the dutch-speaking part of Belgium. That meant that I had access to Belgian fries,…

La Rochelle by Hannah Jones

I studied abroad at La Rochelle, France for four months to learn the French language and culture. It was an incredible experience, something I would do again if I could. It made me realize that I would want to work in France or Europe if I was given the opportunity. Living in a different country has given me a lot of lessons about culture, people and life itself. I have…

Learning Outside the Classroom by Frannie Cohen-Dumani

The class I took abroad was titled: The Future of Humanity in a Technological Tomorrow, where we explored many topics relating to how AI and bioengineering continue to drastically change our world. The unique thing about our class was that we were able to discuss how different countries are dealing with technological changes, and we were able to see how Paris has decided to adopt different strategies as our societies…

Reflection by Madeline Davis

I hate to scare you, but if you’re studying abroad you need to be prepared for the worst and hope for the best!! Your trip will go so smoothly if you do your research and prepare way ahead of time. There are so many little details to think about when traveling abroad, especially when it’s for extended periods of time. You need to remember things like the difference in outlets…

Reflection by Elizabeth Sanchez

As my study abroad in France and Switzerland comes to an end, I have had time to reflect on my experiences. I have learned so much in the short time frame of just three and a half weeks. My study abroad experiences consisted of lots of sightseeing and educational tours about the history of Paris and topics concerning public health. We toured the Louvre Museum, the Palace of Versailles, and…