I cannot believe my last day in St-Laurent-du-Var has finally arrived... This month has truly gone by in the blink of an eye, and I think that attests to my love of all things Abbey Road. I love everything from my wonderful homestay family and the incredible bonds I've made, to Helene, Alexis, and Leslie (the staff) and the endless amount of ...
In my last few days in France, we went to Saint Paul and San Remo, Italy. It has been one of the best months of my life! France, je t'aime beaucoup! ...
I can't believe I'm leaving in in only two days! I feel like I've been here half my life (okay not really, but close to it). The relationship I've developed with my host mother Laeticia is one I know I will remember for the rest of my life... She was more than my 'host' mom. She made me feel like a part of her family. She made my experience ...
Sadly, our month abroad in Nice is coming to an abrupt end that no one is ready to face yet. It might be cliché to say, but it feels like just yesterday we were exchanging awkward Nice to meet yous and settling into our residence. I have learned so much here, not only about the French culture and language, but about myself and the others ...
It honestly makes me so sad to think that this is my last written blog post, because leaving France and my new friends is scary to think about. These last days, however, have been absolutely spectacular, and I’m making the most of my time! On Saturday, we were taken on a trip to “a secret destination”; we disembarked the charter bus in ...
Our last weekend in Aix has definitely been one to remember. We've all pretty much agreed that Saturday was the best day we've spent here the entire vacation. This was the day that we took a bus to Cassis and spent the day boating, eating, and tanning on the beautiful beaches of this area. We napped on the beach and swam out to the buoys. The ...
As our stay in Aix came to a close, we did so many activities together. Saturday was the most amazing day. We went to Cassis, which is probably the most beautiful place I have ever seen. We had a gorgeous boat ride on the Mediterranean and got to have lunch on the water. The view was absolutely spectacular! We spent the afternoon at the beach ...
The weekend has just ended, and moving into this week, the most prevalent thing on my mind is wondering when nostalgia will set in. Today, a couple of students from the group departed with their parents, and tomorrow we will all part ways. I'll not ruin the generally positive attitude of my blogs by droning on and on about having to leave this ...
The last weekend has passed us! Saturday was, in my opinion, the best day of the trip! We went to Cassis, a beautiful beach town not far from Aix. It was just breathtaking! The first thing we did upon arrival was take a boat ride. Then we had a stipend lunch. My friends and I had the best moules frites I have ever tasted! Then we went to the ...
There have been so many firsts in my month in Aix-en-Provence; so many moments that made me feel as if I was infinite; so many places and songs and experiences that made my heart and my soul vibrate; so many hours that made me believe that I belonged there; so many people through whom I discovered eternity... In my very first blog, I told ...