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Finding French community: My church in Rennes
While studying abroad, it can be hard to step out of your American circle and meet locals. That's why my host family has been so amazing, but it's also the... keep reading
Two Worlds Become One
My name is Li Fu Stigers. I am a student at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina currently taking full advantage of the study abroad opportunity in Rennes this semester... keep reading
Walking Through History and Mud: A Visit to Mont Saint-Michel
Travel guides, Disney’s Tangled, or Instagram posts; you’ve likely heard of Mont-Saint-Michel, a church and commune built on a tidal island off the coast of Normandy (or as some would... keep reading
Making Friends Quick: With CIEE!
The start of my term staying in Rennes has been an absolute blast. With every day comes a new adventure, and I owe that in no small part to the... keep reading
Sustainability in Rennes : my first impressions.
Hello curious reader and possible future CIEE program attendee! To start as a little welcome mat, I wanted to discuss my overall, general impressions of Rennes, France, while specifically focusing... keep reading
Volunteering at a Nursing Home in Rennes
When I learned about the collaboration between CIEE and a nursing home in Rennes, I was excited and reassured. As a student on the pre-health track, I was very hesitant... keep reading
My study abroad experience as a transgender woman (EN) / Mes expériences d'études à l’étranger en tant que femme transgenre (FR)
English version (French version below) I’d like to start by saying that I’m only going to talk about my own experiences: I haven’t yet transitioned legally or physically, and I’m... keep reading
Participating in an activity in Rennes
One of my favorite things about Rennes has been some of the great things I’ve gotten to do with the community here, all of the activities that are possible at... keep reading
Strikes and Protests
Some of the first things you probably thought about when you were considering life in France are the strikes and protests. And while it is true that the French are... keep reading
TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
What’s my favorite part of academics while studying abroad through CIEE, you ask? Why, TEFL, of course! TEFL, which stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is a semester-long... keep reading