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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
Voyager en France
Traveling in France is easy with trains going through almost every city, which can be taken by the Rennes train station! Plus, Rennes has a little airport that can quickly... keep reading
Navigating Your Identity in a New Cultural Context
Taking the leap into living in a brand new cultural environment can stir up many unasked questions and unforeseen emotions about who you are as a person. Getting onto the... keep reading
Bonjour France ! :)
Le weekend de mon voyage était un peu différent qu’un normal weekend. 🙂 J’ai fait beaucoup à Paris, avant d’arriver à Rennes pour commencer mes études ! Je suis arrivée... keep reading
Sick in France : an opportunity to reflect on the healthcare system
Getting sick while studying abroad is never part of the plan, but it became an unexpected learning experience for me in France. While it was stressful in the moment, it... keep reading