I am a lover of routine. Some people are significantly more adventurous than me, but I enjoy stability and always being in the swing of things. As I settle into my routines here, in Paris, I find myself with seemingly more and more free time. If I were in the US, I might just rot…
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Other Cultures in Paris
American media does not represent Paris well, at least from what I saw on my screen before coming here. Though I have studied French society, and thus I know that Paris is actually very much a melting pot of different cultures from around the world, many of the people in my program, as well as…
Bienvenue à Paris!
Hi everyone! My name is Zakhar, and I am studying in Paris this year, through a program called CIEE. This would have been my Sophomore year at Pitt, and though I love Pittsburgh so much, I decided to spend it elsewhere. Paris was a perfect choice for me, due to the fact that it is at…
The Art of the Element of Surprise of the Art of France
“We saw the Mona Lisa yesterday.” “The what?” The French call it La Joconde. It’s a neat fact that may make you fun (to avoid) at parties, but it gave me a wake up call. It reminded me that the hisory we know is taught differently in other cultures. It also foreshadows how differently the…
Life in France: Not as Different As I Thought, But Still Pretty Different
I’ve now completed my semester abroad and am back home. Now that I’ve gotten a refresher on the American lifestyle, I’m ready to compare college life in Cergy to the one in Pittsburgh. When planning my semester abroad, I always heard people waxing poetic about charming streets gushing with charm and daily markets with farm-fresh…
Où est-il? Dominic est à Paris!
Hello again! My name is Dominic Spatola, and I’m from Springfield, Pennsylvania. I am in my sixth semester and studying computer engineering. I am also pursuing concentrations in autonomous systems and software engineering, a minor in economics, and a certificate in product design. I enjoy discovering how new digital technology influences the design process and…
Jusqu’à la prochaine fois, Paris
It is December 31st, one week from when I flew from Europe to Boston and one week until I fly to Pittsburgh, and the last day of 2024: a prime time for reflection. Settling back in at home, into familiar routines with familiar faces, makes me feel the last four months were a very realistic…
Très Parisienne
Close your eyes and imagine a stereotypical Parisian. What do you see? Are you picturing someone in a striped shirt and beret holding a baguette? Perhaps riding a bike? While these are gross exaggerations of a typical Parisian, I do see a remarkable amount of stripes. A large population bike around the city and there…
Introduction: Eliza à Paris!
Bonjour! I’m Eliza Callahan, a junior studying Computational Biology and French. At Pitt, I am on the rowing team and a member of Kappa Delta, as well as a volunteer for Strong Women Strong Girls. Last year I also worked with the Office of Child Development in a Literacy and Learning Research Hub through the…
Reflections on Paris
I’ve been home for almost two weeks now so I’ve had some time to think about my trip and everything it has meant to me. Paris opened up the world for me. I learned and saw so much in just four weeks. I went to major landmarks like Versailles and the Eiffel Tower but I…