The Struggle is Real.
The first few weeks of my French immersion program were more difficult than expected, but my perspective on the trip changed as I started to settle in.
Paris
Traveling to Amsterdam
Traveling to Amsterdam was an amazing experience that I was able to share with some new friends I met on my Study Abroad trip.
Impactful People: My Host Family
I arrived in France feeling extremely jet-lagged but also excited for my semester abroad. I had lived in Brooklyn and Atlanta my whole life and wasn’t sure what to expect living in a country that seemed so far from home.
Dining in Paris
During, my stay in Paris, I did not go out to eat at restaurants very often. Since I was planning on staying for a little over 6 months, I was planning on budgeting my money so I could spend more when my friends would have come to visit.
Exploring France: Tranquility and Freedom
Here I am exploring the fun little town of Dijon, France. This was the last excursion our program had in store for us before we had to leave. However, I took full advantage of every second I had!
Life Lessons
One of the many lessons I learned while abroad is the power of patience and the ability to go with the flow. In U.S. culture, people are often so focused on the next task that needs to be completed that they lose sight of the present. I learned how important it is to live in the moment and let go of things that are out of your control.