CIEE Rennes

When I first heard that I was going to live with a host family I was incredibly nervous. The closer I got to the date I was supposed to meet... keep reading

So no one told me life was going to be this way when I came to Rennes. I expected to make friends with other Americans on the program, and do... keep reading

One month from now, my time in Rennes will be over. Letting those words sink in has been bittersweet. The longer I stay in Rennes, the more I feel at... keep reading

“There are two subjects one must never discuss when conversing with the French.” I was late getting out of the classroom after Oral Comprehension and Expression at CIREFE, but the... keep reading

To be honest, I was most certainly nervous to live in a host family during my semester abroad. I’m not exactly sure why, because I’ve never had an issue being... keep reading

For just about as long as I can remember I have been learning about World War II. As a younger child you aren’t privy to the intricate details of what... keep reading

I knew that all countries have different cultures, but before arriving in France, I did not expect to get culture shocks because I already had a variety of experiences in... keep reading

The CIEE Rennes program includes excursions to Cornouaille, Normandy, and Nantes. Recently, we had our excursion to Normandy. Our first stop was the Normandy Memorial Museum in Caen. This museum... keep reading

When my plane left the ground from Boston Logan International airport on August 28, I could not help but be sad to think that I would not be back in... keep reading

When travelling, or most notably living abroad, there are moments which stand out from the others. Moments when you are struck by the unbridled living experience of doing what you... keep reading