College Study Abroad Blog

Welcome to a day in my life in Rennes, France! Different from my more routine college life in the States, each day in Rennes looks a little different for me... keep reading

My plane landed in Rennes four weeks ago, on the morning of January 9th. I’d spent my last three nights in the United States sleeping on the floor of my... keep reading

Je suis arrivée ici à Rennes il y a un peu plus qu’un mois. On a appris, avant d’arriver et pendant l’orientation, qu’il y a des phases de l’adaptation culturelle... keep reading

For those interested in history or who just enjoy being around history, Rennes is the place to be. In just my first week in Rennes, just walking around the City... keep reading

There are a lot of things that I thought I was prepared for before arriving in Rennes. I was excited to try new food, eager to meet new people, and... keep reading

Comme écrivaine, il faut trouver au moins un endroit pour écrire quand vous étudiez à l’étranger en France. Parfois, c’est difficile de découvrir des bonnes options pour laisser sortir votre... keep reading

“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