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French Food or French Fit? Exercising in Paris
Crêpes. Macarons. Baguettes. Éclairs. Tartines. Pain au chocolat. Gelato. HELP. As you may have guessed, the pastry possibilities in Paris are endless. Throw that on top of living with a French gourmet chef and you’ve got yourself a dream diet…and a dangerous one.
Studies in Switzerland: An Exercise in Self-Motivation
Speaking from my limited knowledge of the student experience here in Fribourg and in Europe, I already feel confident in classifying the vibe of the university as much more laissez-faire than exists at schools in the States. I believe the system is set up in a way that encourages self-motivation in university learning
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.
Adjusting to Currency and Conversation in Switzerland
A year ago, when I started planning my first prolonged trip abroad, I had a few goals in mind: 1. To learn a new language, 2. To immerse myself fully in a different culture, 3. To keep my expenses for the year equivalent to or below my cost of living and education in the
Blending into the Chaos in Lebanon
Upon learning I was moving to Jordan last year, the very first place I wanted to visit was Lebanon. Flights from Amman to Beirut are some of the shortest and cheapest in the region, and I picked up a curious interest in the city and country a few years ago.
