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Fashion in France: Effortless or an Artful Effort?
One of the first things I noticed walking along the cobblestone streets on Centreville, standing shoulder to shoulder on the metro, or being served at a p’tit resto, is that... keep reading
Living with a host family in Rennes : finding home abroad
Adjusting to a different style of life is overwhelming at first. In our home countries, we interact naturally with people every day. We speak our native language with ease. We... keep reading
The experience as a whole
If you told me 3 months ago how much my outlook on life has changed after this experience, I wouldn’t have believed you. My decision to spend my summer in... keep reading
French Cuisine and Food Culture
What do you picture when you think of French cuisine? Croissants, crêpes, wine, and maybe escargot? During my stay in Rennes, I’ve gotten the chance to experience French cuisine and... keep reading
The challenges and benefits of having your natural family in Rennes.
If you are anything like me, change is scary. Thus, it should come at no surprise that when I arrived at the airport for my flight to Rennes, I was... keep reading
Interesting, unexpected experiences in Rennes
I always knew that visiting a foreign country included culture shock. I love learning about new traditions and cultures, so I was ready to step out of my comfort zone... keep reading
Studying as an Athlete Abroad – Staying Active in Rennes
When I decided to spend my summer studying abroad in France, I had a lot of questions: Would I be able to speak French with my host family? Would the... keep reading
Navigating La Vie Française : French Ways of Thinking, Being, and Interacting
Aha ! I’ve arrived in France, and I can’t wait to start improving my French ! Little did I know, this experience would be about so much more than simply... keep reading
Studio Apartment Living in Rennes
Why I chose to live in a studio apartment: I had a difficult time deciding on housing for my two-month summer French intensive program in Rennes. I had heard so... keep reading
Vivre avec une famille d'accueil
Depuis mon arrivée à Rennes, j’ai eu la chance extraordinaire de vivre avec une famille d’accueil française. Cette expérience m’a non seulement permis de pratiquer le français quotidiennement, mais aussi... keep reading