CIEE Rennes

When I arrived at college, I knew right away that I wanted to study abroad and as I learned more and more French, it became clear that I wanted to... keep reading

I had been looking forward to studying abroad in France since my first year as a university student, but as it got closer to my actual departure date it seemed... keep reading

When I was preparing to study in Rennes and people asked me what I was most excited for, one of my answers was always that I couldn’t wait to build... keep reading

To quote the teacher I am working with at a local high school, the French are “very particular people.” Living with a French family and taking classes from French teachers... keep reading

On a rainy Saturday morning, we got onto a bus looking forward for what was to come. Odds are that among the many places that come up in studying French... keep reading

Americans are loud. Canadians love hockey. The French know their wine. Sometimes, stereotypes exist for a reason; even the most outlandish caricatures are centered on a grain of truth. In... keep reading

When I stepped away from my parents into that security line four months back, I lost my breath the way you do when you’ve been hit in the stomach. It... keep reading

Le 11 novembre, je suis allée à la Place de la Mairie, au centre de Rennes. Ce jour-là, beaucoup de corps dans l’armée française et de citoyens américains s’y sont... keep reading

There are challenges that you must face in another country that can sometimes be discouraging. However, as cliché as it is, these challenges helped me learn so much about myself... keep reading

After Class on Friday night, I got on a train to Strasbourg, France. I arrived at the train station around 11:30pm, where my friend Géraldine, an exchange student I met... keep reading