College Study Abroad Blog

When my mom came during our winter break, we traveled together to Paris, Annecy, and Nice. It was a week full of slow mornings, long afternoons at coffee shops, and... keep reading

«T’as pas froid ?» dit une voix venant de ma droite. «…» le temps de comprendre que quelqu’un me parle. «Me–euh moi ? Non, il fait pas trop mauvais pour... keep reading

I prefer to use the term “adjustment” rather than “shock” when it comes to integrating yourself into a new culture. “Adjustment” comes with a more positive connotation that implies that... keep reading

Il y a quelques semaines, le groupe de CIEE a eu la chance de visiter Omaha Beach, plus précisément le cimetière militaire américain à Colleville-sur-Mer. Il est situé au sommet... keep reading

During early October, the group visited the Loire Valley for our first overnight trip. Personally, I was most excited for this trip because throughout my time in high school and... keep reading

Thanksgiving, an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, was celebrated not only in America this year, but also in France, as my American friends and I brought... keep reading

When one thinks of fashion and France their mind automatically goes towards Paris. This makes sense, as Paris is home to many iconic fashion brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel... keep reading

Lors de notre excursion en Normandie, nous étions sur les plages du Débarquement sur lesquelles de grandes batailles se sont déroulées entre les Alliés et les Allemands. Nous avons également... keep reading

The experience of studying abroad, in and of itself, can be rather emotionally intense. These complex feelings are only magnified by choosing, as I did, to study in a completely... keep reading

My journey with French music began long before I actually stepped foot in France for my semester abroad in Rennes, but living here with a family that loves music, and... keep reading

Je vis à Rennes depuis environ trois mois maintenant et je pense que j’ai une bonne routine. Mais au début il y avait beaucoup de choses qui étaient très différentes... keep reading

Studying abroad in Rennes, France, has given me a new perspective on sustainable development beyond any textbook definition. Even as a sustainability major, I am constantly humbled by the neverending... keep reading

Avant de décider d’étudier en France pour le semestre, je n’avais jamais habité dans un autre pays des États-Unis. J’étais vraiment confortable avec mon pays, mais je pense que j’avais... keep reading

Hi, I’m Evi-Jane, I am a current junior from Furman University studying abroad in Rennes and this is what a typical day in my life looks like. I wake up... keep reading

Dans le cadre de notre programme d'immersion linguistique avec le CIEE de Rennes, nous avons participé à une excursion au Mont Saint Michel, un site unique classé patrimoine culturel et... keep reading