When I arrived in Paris, it was my first time setting foot in a new country. I quickly realized that living here for the next two weeks would require a big adjustment. Coming from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where I had lived my whole life, France was a culture shock. The first two days were hard for me as I struggled to get comfortable. Adjusting to a new sleep schedule and getting over the jet lag was difficult, and I get grumpy when I can't sleep. However, once I found a balanced sleep schedule, I could relax and truly enjoy Paris. French culture is not vastly different from American culture. Yes, people in Paris eat smaller meals, drive differently, and speak a different language, but we have more in common than most people would think. One thing that surprised me was how friendly and open people in Paris were. I would stop to interview people who I thought were cool for my travel video, and they were completely fine with letting a stranger put my camera in their face. My favorite part about being in Paris was being able to visit the Louvre, The Eiffel Tower, and making late night visits to McDonald's. There is so much to see. On my scheduled free day, I went to Disneyland Paris, which was an amazing experience and one of the highlights of my trip. Paris is a very special place because there are so many memories to be made. When you leave, you will miss the experiences you had the most. So a good rule to have is to take as many pictures as you can and plan your trip ahead of time so you can see everything that you want.