College Study Abroad Blog

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When my mom came during our winter break, we traveled together to Paris, Annecy, and Nice. It was a week full of slow mornings, long afternoons at coffee shops, and... keep reading

«T’as pas froid ?» dit une voix venant de ma droite. «…» le temps de comprendre que quelqu’un me parle. «Me–euh moi ? Non, il fait pas trop mauvais pour... keep reading

I prefer to use the term “adjustment” rather than “shock” when it comes to integrating yourself into a new culture. “Adjustment” comes with a more positive connotation that implies that... keep reading

Il y a quelques semaines, le groupe de CIEE a eu la chance de visiter Omaha Beach, plus précisément le cimetière militaire américain à Colleville-sur-Mer. Il est situé au sommet... keep reading

During early October, the group visited the Loire Valley for our first overnight trip. Personally, I was most excited for this trip because throughout my time in high school and... keep reading