Brian Herman

It seems like yesterday when a group of young students from all over America arrived in France. Many of them were unsure of what to expect and even a bit... keep reading

On Wednesday, our group paid a visit to Blastodice, a Toulouse gathering place that offers hundreds and hundreds of different board games (jeux de société) for people to enjoy. Our... keep reading

Everyone in our group has taken opportunities to stroll along the Garonne in the past few weeks and cross some of the beautiful bridges that link the right and left... keep reading

There are countless ways to explore and celebrate culture. Art, cuisine, theater, and language are some great examples. This week, we explored culture through athletics. On Thursday, our students got... keep reading

We have all heard some variation of the four Rs of sustainability: Reduce, Recycle, Recycle, Renew. This week, our students visited La Glanerie...an organization in Toulouse that exists to protect... keep reading

France's culinary tradition is among the best in the world. From elaborate dishes, delectable sauces, to unparalleled desserts, France is a food lover's paradise. On Tuesday, half of our students... keep reading

On Tuesday afternoon, our students paid a visit to LDanse to get an introduction to Hip Hop...French style! The classes started with an introduction to to the movement that started... keep reading

Bonjour! On Saturday, while half of our group went to rural Ariège for some fun outdoor adventures, the other half visited the beautiful city of Carcassonne. Located about fifty miles... keep reading

Did you know French is not the only language spoken and celebrated in Toulouse? It's true! All the street signs in Toulouse are written in both French and Occitan. In... keep reading

Welcome to la ville rose! We are off to a great start! The first two days of our HSSA program in Toulouse were focused on settling in with our host... keep reading