CIEE Rennes

So, you’re going to France soon. I hope you find these words and phrases helpful! They’re ones that caught me off guard when I was confronted with them or that... keep reading

Our first impressions of someone are almost always formed by an individual’s physical features. If you look at me, you immediately take in that I am very obviously Asian, and... keep reading

France, the country where going on strike is considered a national sport, is naturally a very politically involved nation. While living in Rennes and visiting other cities in France, I... keep reading

Travelling within France has become one of my favorite things whether it’s a weekend trip or a very quick day trip somewhere. Because of the many options for public transport... keep reading

We are a small but mighty crew in the radio workshop at CIREFE, the international school of Université Rennes 2. From an outsider perspective, it may sound like we’re just... keep reading

When one thinks of France, one often thinks of food. Baguettes, crêpes, cheese, and croissants are some of the first to pop into my mind—all of which are relatively inexpensive... keep reading

As much as I’d like to believe my travels have molded me into a worldly person who correlates aspects of my identity to various places in the world, I continue... keep reading

It was seven o’clock in the morning when I groggily stepped out of my host-family’s home and into the cool morning air. I was heading to the metro station to... keep reading

A year ago today, I had my first kouign-amann in Rennes. Tasting this pastry was high on my bucket list, given that it’s a regional specialty, and I remember it... keep reading

Salut tout le monde! I studied abroad in Rennes with CIEE in Fall 2019. It was my first time spending an extended period in France, and I was incredibly nervous... keep reading