I first traveled to Paris when I was 13, and I couldn't get enough. I knew I would come back one day. I started studying French so I would be prepared when I finally got the opportunity to go back, which luckily is this semester. I'm currently living in a homestay with a French woman and another American student who has become a good friend. We're located in a charming suburb just a five minute walk from the city.
More than anything else, I'm passionate about travel and language, so a study abroad program was naturally the perfect choice for me. In my free time, I love to read and explore the city. I also like to draw, listen to music, and occasionally play the piano, though not well.
At home, I study English at Bridgewater State University. BSU doesn't have a French program, so I was able to take on a certificate of Global Languages in order to study French here. In France, I attend the Catholic University of Paris, a liberal arts school in the Latin Quarter. It's just a short walk from the Luxembourg gardens and the Panthéon. I'm looking forward to sharing my journey with you!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
