“My study abroad experience in France was unbelievable. This was a dream come true in many ways. For one, I had an amazing opportunity to live with a roommate and a loving host family. My host family helped us practice French and assisted with our homework most days. Their care and hospitality were so genuine, and they exceeded all of our expectations for what our experience in France would be like. My roommate and I took the bus and metro to school every day, and when we arrived home, their beautiful dogs would come to greet us! My favorite part of the day was dinner. It was always filled with laughter and love. I truly felt at home. We sometimes had crêpe parties, which were amazing. The room would fill with the sweet scent of crêpe batter and music (they listened to most of the songs we knew, which was surprising!). Beyond the phenomenal host family experience, I also enjoyed the school we attended. I didn’t know what to expect with the daily school routines, but we all adapted pretty easily. Our days after school consisted of taking the metro to new, gorgeous cities and towns. On the weekends, we traveled farther away to places like Switzerland or Paris. The opportunities to travel were endless. My favorite part of the trip was going to old cafés in Lyon with my friends. We did this quite often, and it was very relaxing and special. We would sit and talk for hours. I would do this program again because it not only provided me with a wonderful host family, but also helped me grow closer to the person I want to be.“
