France
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They say you must lose yourself before finding yourself. I have also always heard lean into the discomfort. It has been over a month since I have returned from France, and I must say I believe both of these statements are completely accurate. In going to France, I had no idea what to expect. I…
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Leaving Toulouse is bittersweet. I have enjoyed my time here. The trips to quaint villages near Toulouse, meeting and interacting hardworking farmers, learning about the way french agriculture is in France, as well as eating lots of amazing food make me sad to say au revouir (goodbye). France has been beautiful, and I have been…
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I can’t begin to describe the feelings of watching the flight-tracker on my 9 and a half hour flight when we crossed over the Georgia state line. After a month abroad, I was ready to be home to my family, my bed, and Chick-Fil-A sweet tea. It’s been wonderful being home for a few days.…
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Over the past three weeks in Toulouse, we have been on numerous field trips to local farms. I have loved having the opportunity to discuss the differences and similarities of American and French agriculture. My favorite trip that we took was to a beef farm about an hour outside of Toulouse. Growing up on a…
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It’s my last day in Toulouse and I’m not ready to leave. I’ve learned so much on this trip–from French food production to French culture and, well, French. I love the language so much and it’s been so amazing to be submerged in it for three weeks. It has been an wonderful experience and there’s no…
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France France France, what an experience it has been! We spend most of our days at ENSAT but don’t be mistaken, we have done our fair share of exploring and visiting nearby towns in our free time. As our study abroad in Toulouse is almost over, I am very grateful to for all of the…
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With just one day of class remaining, the time has come to start packing and prepare to depart from this dynamic city and program. I have to say it is with mixed emotions. Just as much as I’m going to miss Toulouse and the friends I have made through this program, I miss home and…
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I rack my brain for words…words just seem to be inadequate for this experience, for all that I have done, all of the sights I have seen, and all that I have changed. I came here unsure of what to expect and with minor expectations, I began to see a whole new world (Cue Aladdin)…
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When your grandmother gives all the kids two pound blocks of cheese for Christmas one year, you know your family might like cheese a little (or a lot). Needless to say when I found out that one of our all day field trips in France was to visit the Roquefort cheese caves, I (and my…