We had our last day of class yesterday and are all headed out of Paris in three days. I fear this means the end of our study abroad is here. I would like my last blog post to be somewhat of a post-mortem for this trip. I will give a list of some overall thoughts …
As this is the last week of class (wish I do NOT want to talk about I am so sad to be leaving boo hoo) I wanted to focus on something a little different than what I have been blogging about. Today I have been thinking about all the amazing meals and drinks I have …
The Phone Eats First Read More »
To start my wonderful, bright, and sunny Friday morning here in France, my class and I headed under the streets of pairs to visit the Sewer Museum. From 10 am-11 am, I spent my time walking around a sewer, stench and all, and learning everything I could about it. Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable about …
Active Sewer? Museum? Both?? Read More »
Today we visited the Musee d’Orsay in the 7th arrondissement of France. It was a beautiful Second Empire-style building with ornate windows and a visible roof line. Immediately upon entering the museum and looking up, I was slightly confused. We were going to a museum I knew nothing about, and it looked like a train …
Train station? Museum? Both?? Read More »
Over the long weekend, roomie Grace, Caitlin (her friend from home whom I am so happy to know now since she is pretty awesome), and I took a trip to Annecy France. I have been looking forward to our long weekend becuase I knew it would be a great time to relax and do a …
Musée-Château d’Annecy Read More »
This title may come off as a shock to some, and definitely to King Louis XIV, but to me it rings true. Today we visited Opera Garnier, and in my opinion, it was better than Versailles. Let me explain. I am in no way saying Versailles is underwhelming or unimpressive whatsoever. It was one of …
It Was Better Then Versailles Read More »
This is something that Dr. Smith asked us many times while in the Jardin du Luxembourg. This is a beautiful question that truly indicates the variety that this park has to offer. I am going to dive into some brief history about the park, and then jump into how I felt about it, and, well, …
What Appeals to You? Read More »
Oh man. We have only been in Paris for three days, and it feels like it has been much longer, for we have already seen and experienced so much! By calling this post “today was a fairytale,” I am not only quoting a Taylor Swift song but also trying to encapsulate the recurring feeling I …
Today Was a Fairytale Read More »
This is my first post! I never made a blog before so I have no idea if this will show up or if I am doing it right. However, I am excited to blog while abroad in Paris!
