Aero: Kayli Schocken – France 2014 – Family Life

Aero: Kayli Schocken – France 2014 – Family Life Living with a host family was one of the most exciting parts of this trip. This part of the experience allowed me to be completely existent in French culture. I was forced to live life as a French person, something I would have never been able to […]

Aero: Kayli Schocken – France 2014 – Life at School

Aero: Kayli Schocken – France 2014 – Life at School I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was told we would be attending a French High School for the first few days of our trip.  However, what I did imagine wasn’t even close to what the school was really like. When we first got there, […]

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – Food and Dining

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – Food and Dining French cuisine is considered an art in France. Dining is not just about food and drinks; it is about culture, family, and socializing. France is known for its exquisite cuisine as well as creating some of the best wine in the western world. While on […]

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – Family Life

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – Family Life Living with a host family was one of the most unique and educating aspects of my trip. I had to opportunity to peek into the lives of a family structure that was completely opposite of my own. Coming from a family of 5 siblings and with friends coming […]

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – Life at School

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – Life at School The school I attended in Vitré was very similar to an American high school. However, it also included a BTS in the same building. A BTS is most similar to a community college that only has courses in a specific field of interest. It is a bit […]

Aero: Kelsey Hamilton – France 2014 – My Expectations

Aero: Kelsey Hamilton – France 2014 – My Expectations Growing up in the small town life, experiencing culture can be rare, but for me I got lucky. I grew up around Irish and Hispanic cultures, enjoying the language, food, and lifestyles not realizing how having those experiences would open my mind, and encourage me to […]

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – My Expectations

Aero: Gabrielle Johnson – France 2014 – My Expectations Being raised in a very diverse family has allowed me to be an extremely culturally aware individual. I come from a multi-cultural African-American family. I have always considered my multi ethnic background to be an asset. My diverse heritage has definitely shaped the way in which I view the world. I […]

Aero: Kayli Schocken – France 2014 – My Expectations

Aero: Kayli Schocken – France 2014 – My Expectations If you would have told me a year ago that I would be able to go on a trip of a lifetime to France, I wouldn’t have believed you. I am so excited and feel so privileged to be able to travel to France for my […]

Aero: Claire Darling – France 2014 – My Expectations

Aero: Claire Darling – France 2014 – My Expectations Globalization is a topic that gains more relevance with each passing day. To me mean this means that becoming a more globally aware person will be an increasingly important characteristic to have in life. Ultimately it means that I would like to take every opportunity possible […]

Aero: Katie Zawisa – Costa Rica 2014 – Life at School

Aero: Katie Zawisa – Costa Rica 2014 – Life at School When I was told that I’d be taking a Spanish class while in Costa Rica, I got nervous. I was picturing, what I think of as a typical classroom, chairs and desks all in rows with the teacher at the chalkboard and at least […]