How to Come Home

by | Jul 25, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Although I was heartbroken to leave Europe, after two months abroad I was excited to see my family and sleep in my own bed. That being said, my journey home was anything but easy. For a whole host of reasons, my relatively straightforward flight from Paris to Dallas...

How to Speak French

by | Jul 25, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Leading up to my study abroad, as I wrapped up all my Spring classes with finals and said my summer goodbyes, I began to get a little overwhelmed at the thought of leaving the US for nearly two months. There was packing to be done, paperwork to be filled out, and...

How To Do Paris

by | Jul 15, 2016 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer

Paris was always one of those cities I assumed I would visit one day. The imagery of the Eiffel Tower, wide French boulevards, and high culture seems to be a common element of popular culture. From Casablanca to Ratatouille, Paris seems to comprise a large amount of...