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I am so excited for this opportunity to study in France. I have never been outside of the United States and I am ready to see more of the world but I am also a little nervous. The language barrier will be hard to adjust to and I’ve never taken French before so I don’t…
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Ecuador! What an incredible place! My time studying entomology in such a wonderful country was truly an experience of a lifetime. Everyday was an adventure. From hikes that made us so sore that we did not want to get out of bed the next morning to snorkeling with sharks, there was never a day that…
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World-renowned for its incredible food, France frequents the top spot for gourmet eats. Visions of sugar plus danced in me head, quite literally, and I could not wait to get my mitts on something French – anything would do! Our first day there, we went to a cook-it-yourself restaurant, guided by our very own chef,…
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One of my biggest fears before going abroad was the fact that I didn’t know how to speak French whatsoever. When I arrived in Toulouse, I realized that because it was more of a rural French town, people either spoke very little English, or none at all. This was difficult at first, especially at restaurants.…
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When you walking around a city you don’t know in the U.S. you may feel lost, but you can always manage around because the people speak English and you can ask for directions. However, when you’re in another country that does not use English as their primary language it can be a little intimidating when…
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