CIEE Rennes

“Tu parles très bien!”. You speak very well, says the man in front of me in line at the local pharmacy, after inquiring about my accent. He doesn’t know how... keep reading

Yes, it’s true; Rennes is quite rainy. Like any other city in Brittany, Rennes in the wintertime gets its fair share of wet days. However, I have to say—and this... keep reading

When choosing what housing experience I would prefer with CIEE Rennes, I decided on independent living. If you are looking for a more solo living experience, I would very much... keep reading

Entre la découverte de la vie française et les cours intensifs pour préparer mon examen d'entrée en droit, mes journées sont bien remplies, mais très enrichissantes ! Embarquez avec moi... keep reading

One of the best parts about studying abroad is that learning doesn’t stop when you leave the classroom. In fact, some of the most memorable lessons come when I was... keep reading

When I came to Rennes for my study abroad, I thought my biggest lessons would come from my university classes—grammar, vocabulary, literature, all that. But honestly, some of the most... keep reading

“You better hurry up, or we are going to get a timer.” A word to the wise: if you are wanting to volunteer at a retirement home in France, make... keep reading

As I was considering applying for my study abroad program in Rennes, one of my biggest concerns was whether I would fall behind in my sport while I was away... keep reading

French music is many people’s first dive into French culture. It definitely was one of mine. I remember sitting in my room one day, bored, wishing I could find something... keep reading

French is considered a romantic language, and since I have been here I have learned more about what that means. The liaisons, lush vowel combinations, and lack of accent on... keep reading