CIEE Rennes

French is an extremely unique in the pronunciation and spelling of words, as they often contain hidden letters within that are not spoken. The hard “r” sound in French can... keep reading

French cuisine was everything that I thought it would be and so much more. While most of the time Americans only think of baguettes, escargot, and crêpes as French food... keep reading

One of the bigger parts of the cultural immersion program with my university and CIEE is living with a family in France. Yes, living with a host family from France... keep reading

Venturing into a new culture is scary for anyone. There can be different customs, different social rules, different transportation systems– not to mention a different language. That is a lot... keep reading

For our final excursion this fall, CIEE Rennes brought us to Normandy. Naturally, I had mixed feelings about this being our last big adventure as a group, but I am... keep reading

Depending on when your friends or family are coming to visit, you are going to be in a different stage of your cultural adjustment. Whether you are just off the... keep reading

One of the best parts of being abroad is the opportunity to travel to places you would not have access to otherwise. I would argue that traveling outside of your... keep reading

Before visiting France or studying abroad, there are a few things that you should know so that you can be prepared when eating out. As a self-proclaimed foodie who happens... keep reading

If you're like me, your preparation for studying abroad includes packing, planning, and most importantly, research. Before I began my semester in Rennes, I googled how to best blend in... keep reading

Mont-Saint-Michel was our second excursion as the 2022 Fall/Winter CIEE group so some of the novelty had worn off but that’s not to say we weren’t excited. In the morning... keep reading