College Study Abroad Blog

Beach days. Fresh-baked croissants. A quick train to Italy. Sounds unreal, right? Studying abroad in Nice, France, is the ultimate combo of chill Mediterranean vibes and cultural depth. It’s where... keep reading

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

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

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN NICE You can’t leave Nice without trying socca: A crispy, peppery chickpea pancake that’s a local obsession. Grab it hot from a street stand in... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN TOULOUSE More than a century ago, cachou was invented by pharmacist Léon Lajounie as a medicinal remedy for a host of ailments like smoker’s breath... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN RENNES Rumor has it that it’s practically illegal to leave the French region of Brittany without eating your weight in crepes. Good thing Brittany’s capital... keep reading

BEST FOOD TO EAT IN PARIS What to eat in Paris? It would be easier to define what NOT to eat in Paris. The City of Lights tends to wow... keep reading

Learning a foreign language opens up a world of new possibilities, both personally and professionally. And if it’s French that entices you, well, you’re in good company. The language of... keep reading

Known as the City of Light, Paris is an absolute dream. From iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, to lesser-known fairytale neighborhoods like Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Le Marais... keep reading

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

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

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