Despite the recent presidential election of the United States of America, I now find myself in the midst of another presidential election here in France. Thus, I have taken this opportunity to learn more about the French presidential election process. Some of the differences are as follows: 1) The Electoral College The most obvious difference […]
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Mes Voyages pour L’Instant
My Voyages Thus far: With the program that I am studying, I have a surprisingly great amount of vacation days. Not only did I have a one week vacation towards the end of February, but I am looking forward to my April vacation which lasts almost 18 days! Though I have only had a week-long […]
“…So the English Language?”
Being in France for a month now, I have officially had three weeks of classes. Although adjusting to one four-hour long class everyday has been a challenge, I like my professors very much and am enjoying my classes (which are all in French and about French Culture/Civilization). However, I have a different professor everyday, thus, we […]
A Language So Useful, It Is No Longer Useful
It is now my 10th day here in France. From the food, to the people, thus far, everything has been wonderful. I have tried a variety of cheeses and traditional meals since I have arrived and I look forward to trying many more- especially since there are many departments in France that all are well […]