College Study Abroad Blog

Language is a tool that opens a door for you to explore a new culture, people, tradition, and more. Its acquisition can take any method: studying grammar and vocabulary by... keep reading

When I decided to study abroad in France, something I had always dreamed of doing, I knew that my life here would be a lot different than what I was... keep reading

When I decided to study away in Rennes, I knew that I would spend part of my time going to shops throughout various parts of Rennes. Most of the time... keep reading

Studying abroad is an experience that extends far beyond language acquisition. It provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in a foreign culture local cuisine, and engage with the daily... keep reading

When studying abroad, it is important to learn about the local culture, and one of the many facets of a culture is its cuisine. In France especially, people take great... keep reading

Congratulations! You’ve made it to France! But now what…you’re starting to get settled into a routine with school and your program, and you have a bit more free time than... keep reading

• The host institution's workshops offer a great experience to enjoy cultural activities, make new friends, and use French. • The host institution's のアトリエでは文化活動を楽しむ、新しい友人を作る、フランス語を話す良い経験ができます。 • Les ateliers culturels : une... keep reading

When I first arrived in Rennes, I didn’t necessarily have any specific plans to travel within the country. I’d assumed that something would eventually come up, and I’d get the... keep reading

Coucou! I’m Tomi, a rising sophomore at the Claremont Colleges in Los Angeles, California. I’m originally from Seattle, Washington, like many of the other students at my school. We all... keep reading

The blissfully ignorant (by “the ignorant”, I am of course referring to all who took Spanish in high school) often describe French as the language one learns when one wants... keep reading

Arriving in France and knowing that you will not have to leave for over a month is one of the best feelings in the world. I arrived in Paris and... keep reading

La vie quotidienne avec une famille française est super ! Chez moi à Rennes, j’habite avec une famille qui est composée d’un père, une mère, deux filles, et un bébé... keep reading

Every day in Rennes consists of something different, so it was difficult to compress a whole day into a single blog post, but here is my average daily routine as... keep reading

There are many different lists of the “Seven Wonders of the World,” including the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and even USA... keep reading

Normally, students only take foreign language classes in high school or college because it is a requirement. Then, as soon as that credit is fulfilled, they immediately forget most of... keep reading