The experience of a lifetime I’m sure that everyone has that friend that studied abroad for some amount of time and can’t seem to shut up about it. Well, I am that friend. That one person who studied abroad and swears that it “changed their life” all of a sudden … Continue reading
Chez Les Ch’tis Pronunciation (Shay – Lay – Shtee) The first time I heard the word Ch’ti was when I received my letter about where I had been placed in France for my year abroad. I was told I would be going to “Le Nord” the north of France, the … Continue reading
Going Abroad Being an exchange student. This means different things to different people. For me I have both been an exchange student, hosted an exchange student, and befriended many exchange students. You can go abroad all over the world and experience a completely different life. What does this mean you … Continue reading
The Cathedral Light Shows in France Before coming to France I had never heard of a cathedral being lit up with a color show. Little did I know that even existed. So when my amazing host family told me they would be taking me to a special cathedral lights show … Continue reading
The City of Lights The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café. -Oscar Hammerstein II Ah Paris… A city known throughout the world for art, fashion, beauty, and food. There is so much to see … Continue reading
Bleated Happy New years to everyone! I have been so incredibly busy the past month I haven’t had the time to write about New Years yet! But let me start by telling you, it was AMAZING. I LOVE Belgium So I wasn’t sure what I was going to do for … Continue reading
Headed back to France! As I have mentioned before I have decided to be an exchange student this year! After long and hard contemplation I decided on the country France. I absolutely loved my time in France a few years ago and I have always wanted to learn French. So … Continue reading
Desserts Is there anything better after a meal then to try a traditional dessert of the country you are in? I love trying different classic desserts around Europe, and after a lot of thinking and two years of trying desserts, I was finally able to compile a list of my … Continue reading
Traveling To Ghana I love to travel, always have. So when I got in contact with Our Generation Voluntary Organization (OGVO) Ghana about a 3 week community service and travel program, I was thrilled. So this November I will be going to Ghana to participate in this program helping out … Continue reading
Gibraltar Gibraltar is the peninsula off Spain. However it is not actually territory of Spain. Gibraltar is territory of the UK and has been longer then it was territory of Spain. There are many interesting and unique things that you can find in Gibraltar. The rock of Gibraltar is one … Continue reading
