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Adapting to Life in a Second Language
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
History in France
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
French Conversations and Discussions
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
The Ultimate Guide to CIEE Open Campus Block
One of our most exciting and unique study abroad programs is our Open Campus Block program . Allowing CIEE participants to design their own study abroad experience, this program has... keep reading
Cafés et Bibliothèques en France
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
Learning French
“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
First Impressions of Rennes
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
Independent Living in Rennes
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
A day in the life
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
Why do an internship in Paris with CIEE?
Interning abroad is an enriching experience in many respects; in Paris, an internship will allow you to further immerse yourself in French culture while exploring your career interests. Here are... keep reading
Things to do in and around Paris’ 13th arrondissement
Discover the unique 13th arrondissement of Paris!
Paris vs. Nice: Where Should You Study Abroad?
Choosing between Paris vs. Nice for your study abroad adventure is a dream dilemma – do you want to live in France's iconic capital city or it’s sunny Mediterranean city... keep reading
Travel Experiences
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
At Home In France
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
Volunteering in Rennes
“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