Aero: David Whitt – Costa Rica 2016 – My Expectations

… To be honest, I don’t really know what to expect. First and foremost, a big part of me going on this trip is to get out of my comfort zone, so my biggest expectation would be to get the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone and do things I normally wouldn’t do, […]

Aero: Tiffany Bane – Costa Rica 2016 – My Expectations

… I’m not sure what to except on this trip, but I love trying new things! I love to travel, and I have been to many states. But I have never been out of the country, and it is something that I’ve always wanted to do, and this is my first opportunity to travel outside […]

Aero: Ana Northrop – Costa Rica 2016 – My Expectations

… As the trip to Costa Rica approaches I can feel the excitement and anticipation of the unknown.  I have traveled outside the country before, but that was a long time ago.  As for the language barrier I’m not too nervous because I know a little Spanish from taking it in high school and in […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Epilogue

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Epilogue … … After returning home from this trip, I really want to engage myself more in events that are going on in the world. I don’t want to dismiss anything just because it is happening “over there” and “not on my soil.” My soil now is Earth, and […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Travel

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Travel … … I would have to say, for my first international trip, I am very glad I had this wonderful opportunity to travel and see France for a generous 2 whole weeks! Flying was actually not as bad as I was expecting. I just wished I packed […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – History and Culture

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – History and Culture … … France was beautiful and I would love to visit again! I was expecting very small villages and everything you would find in movies; this was the starting point for the foundation of what France was going to look like. Only difference was that […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Food and Dining

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Food and Dining … … I really enjoyed the dining experiences in the French cafes and restaurants. Breakfast was not really emphasized as much as it is here in the United States. In France there is usually a light breakfast like a bowl of cereal, croissants, pain au […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – City Life

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – City Life … … The first thing that comes to mind is the metro system! The metro system in Paris has got to be one of the best forms of transportation I have ever been on! The metros were clean, easy to use and punctual. I have never been […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Family Life

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Family Life … … Before arriving in France, I had the opportunity to contact my host student, Thibault. He told me that his English was not the greatest and likewise I told him my French was the same. When we met at the station Friday evening, we were finally […]

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Life at School

Aero: Kimberly Gage – France 2015 – Life at School … … I felt like I was transported back to high school! The only difference between my own high school and the lycée was the language and the people. The class sizes were about the same ratio as my classes in high school. The sizes were […]