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View of Paris
February 28, 2013
By Allison Lounes
French Business Etiquette For Your Internship Abroad
Just think! THIS could be the view from your office. If you're thinking about doing an internship in France, you may be worried about getting along with the French.In the Anglophone world, at least, they do have a reputation for being snotty and difficult to get along with. But in many cases, this reputation arises from cultural misunderstandings. It's not that the French don't like us. It's that...
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Vaux le Vicomte in France
January 23, 2013
By Allison Lounes
How to Study in France in English
Whoohoo! It can be done! If you've always wanted to study abroad in France, you may wonder if your French skills are good enough to take university classes alongside French students (and worry that they're not). You may think that if you go to France, you will make a fool of yourself, fail your classes, and have to retake a whole semester's worth of courses once you get home. Let me let you in on...
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December 19, 2012
By Allison Lounes
Should I Study Abroad in Spain or France?
You've had your heart set on studying in Europe ever since you said your first Hola, como esta? or Salut, comment ca va? in an elementary school language class. Maybe you've dabbled a bit in French and Spanish. Maybe you've studied one or both languages seriously. But even though you love both (or heck, have no experience in either), you can only study abroad in one place. So which one should it...
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November 23, 2012
By Go Overseas
France Trivia Challenge: Test Your Travel Knowledge!
With a great variety of cultures, histories, and neighborhoods, France is frequently reviewed as an incredible country in which to abroad. Although it may take you a minute or two to adjust to the local culture, beneath the sometimes gritty surface lies an amazing variety of things to do, learn, and see. Spend the afternoon whiling away at a local cafe munching on some macarons, or bask in the...
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Studying abroad in Paris for free
November 19, 2012
By Allison Lounes
How to Study Abroad in France for Free
France is the fourth most popular destination for study abroad students in the United States and one of the top study abroad destinations in the world. Students from all over the world want to go to France to study, and unfortunately, there aren't very many scholarships available. The low cost of education in France means that non-Europeans from affluent countries (i.e. Canadians, Americans,...
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Where Should I Study French: Paris or Lyon?
October 24, 2012
By Allison Lounes
Where Should I Study French: Paris or Lyon?
If you've been thinking about studying abroad in France, you've probably been wondering whether it's better to go to Paris or to a smaller city like Lyon. Paris may be the city of lights, but it's also the city of tourists, and the last thing you want is to leave France feeling like you never got out of tourist mode. Lyon's not a small town, but it has less of a huge metropolis feel. People...
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Basilica de Notre Dame Fourviere in Lyon, France
October 3, 2012
By Megan Lee
Go Overseas and Atout France à Trois
After spending the bulk of the week exploring Paris, our group of 7 raced to catch the train at Gare de Lyon heading south. Read more about my experiences in France with Atout France in parts one and two. The end of the week was spent in the city of Lyon, a quick 2 hour ride away from the capital city of Paris. For students looking for a break from the tourist-filled streets and slightly more...
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Vaux le Vicompte
September 27, 2012
By Megan Lee
Much Ado Atout France - Part Deux!
While Paris is a charming and pedestrian friendly city, sometimes it is nice to take a break from the car and tourist-filled streets and head outside of the city boundaries to get a breath of fresh air. Waking up to rainfall did not deter our excitement for seeing the grounds of the Vaux le Vicomte, a chateau situated about 50 km east of Paris. One of the older chateaus in France, the Vaux le...
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72 Killer resources for Study Abroad in France
August 29, 2012
By Allison Lounes
Study Abroad in France Tips: 72 Killer Resources
If you've always dreamed of spending a semester or a year in a foreign country, you're not alone. According to the Institute of International Education, more than 270,000 American students spent at least a semester abroad during the 2009-2010 academic year, and around 300,000 students will study abroad in 2012-2013. Almost 20,000 of them will be in France. And you want to be one of them! With...
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The Next Decade in Major Sporting Events
February 28, 2012
By Andrea Moran
The Next 10 Years in Sports: Plan Your Travels
Planning your next adventure abroad? We've pinpointed the most epic sporting competitions of the next decade. (Brazil is the hotspot!) Whether you're planning on teaching, studying, interning, or volunteering abroad, these are the cities where you can experience the international fervor on an entire new level. By Andrea Moran and Nadia Mubashar
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Bonjour! Tips and Tricks for Living Abroad in France
December 14, 2011
By Ava Apollo
Bonjour! Tips and Tricks for Living Abroad in France
Bonjour! Tips and Tricks for Living Abroad in France Ah, France. What girl hasn't dreamed of being swept off of her feet by a dashing Frenchman in front of the Eiffel Tower? What man hasn't dreamed of being the dashing man who sweeps a French supermodel off of her feet? At the very least, who hasn't dreamed of going there with the sole purpose of eating like a king? When it comes to living in...
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Living in Paris, France
May 19, 2011
By Andrea Moran
Life in Paris: The Unspoken Rules
I don't know how we ended up there. After wandering from Notre Dame, past the identical souvenir shops and across the bustling Boulevard Saint-Michel, we were suddenly having tea in the Shakespeare and Company bookstore. It was a mixed group: the British staff, a French writer, and me and Brian, the American study abroad students in France. The writer asked us if we wanted to travel anywhere...
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10 Most Popular Study Abroad Destinations
August 30, 2010
By Andrew Dunkle
10 Most Popular Study Abroad Destinations
Italy is a popular country in which to study abroad What you need to know: Most popular countries in which to study abroad Accurate data as of 2008/2009 But just because it's popular, doesn't mean you should study there! Deciding where to study abroad is either an easy decision or a hard one. Some students have a very clear vision of where they want to go and what they want to study, while...
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