Suzanna S.

One of the most exciting parts of this year, other than the year abroad itself, has been the trips I have taken with the STS/CIEE program. I recently went to... keep reading

Hi! I’m Suzanna. I recently moved to a new town in France. It’s called Abreschviller. I have the hardest time trying to pronounce it, and most of the time I... keep reading

One of the hardest parts of preparing for an exchange is the packing. It seems impossible at first to fit your entire life into one checked bag and a carry-on... keep reading

It takes a while to figure out a city, to become a true citizen whose life is based upon the place. One needs to cease the incessant gawking that seems... keep reading

It’s true that if you don’t know where you’re going, the journey seems longer. That’s why the first month of my stay in Nancy, France felt like a lifetime, but... keep reading

Time moves along so quickly… It’s been a full six months since I arrived here in France. I feel like it’s been only one. I suppose that’s because I thought... keep reading

Here are some of the “mosts” of my trip so far. None of them are particularly truths, just my opinions. Most delicious food: freshly baked croissants, warm Most disgusting food... keep reading

I have not posted in awhile, but then again, not a lot has changed. The big shift is over; I’m already here. After such a huge change, I expected to... keep reading

Has it really been three months? It feels like less because the time has flew, but it feels like more because of all the memories I’ve made. Nancy, France, the... keep reading

Greetings from France!! Everything here is going swimmingly. It is becoming home; things are fitting into place as common everyday habits so well that I forget sometimes they were ever... keep reading