Archive for Category: "france"
Getting Birth Control in France
Though I have lived abroad in several countries on many different occasions, this year in Northern France was the first time I’ve ever had to deal with figuring out how to get long-term access to prescription medication from across the pond. Before I left for the country of cheese, wine and baguettes, I had been taking hormonal birth control for a little over a year
Parisian Precautions: How to Stay Safe Abroad
I am by no means a city girl. Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, college student in a residential neighborhood of Atlanta, you can bet that my first few weeks living in the heart of a major city were a bit overwhelming.
Confronting Parisian Myths
Don’t get me wrong. Paris isn’t all beauty and romance. There’s no doubt that Paris is in many ways a dirty place. The air is filled with the nicotine of a million Parisian cigarettes, and on the sidewalks you’re likely to see litter, dog droppings, and if you’re really lucky, public urination.
Love at First Sight in Paris
When looking ahead to my semester abroad in Paris, I had planned to take advantage of all that the French culture has to offer – the history, the language, the fashion, the food, and, of course, the romance.
Monster Vans, Mussels and Monasteries in France
Peering down at the other drivers from high up in my seat, I slowly joined the queue entering Dover Docks to board the ferry to France. My brother had just bought a huge white van which he was converting to a camper van with the help of a mutual friend who lived near Pontivy in Brittany.
