In 2018, I spent a semester in France, and lived in the city of Aix-en-Provence. ("Aix" by the way is pronounced just by saying the letter "X.") While I loved traveling around France and other parts of Europe during that trip, Aix was my hometown, and I got to know it pretty well in my… Continue reading A Guide to Aix-en-Provence, France
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Day Trips in Provence, France
Provence is one of the most popular regions in France, and it's really not a surprise. The idyllic countryside dotted with purple fields of lavender, small towns with markets selling everything you could need, and, of course, Homer's wine dark sea - the Mediterranean. Provence is filled with beautiful little towns, which all have their… Continue reading Day Trips in Provence, France
Reflecting on Study Abroad
One year ago, I returned from a semester in France. I've had a decent amount of time to reflect on this and to think about my experience and what advice I would give to other students. Given that I am writing about the entire process of this from picking a program to coming home, this… Continue reading Reflecting on Study Abroad
France 2018
In the fall of 2018, I had the incredible opportunity to spend the semester studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. It was an amazing time in my life; I saw so many amazing places and also learned a lot from my classes. That's a very nerdy thing to say, but I honestly took some great classes.… Continue reading France 2018
