Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – Epilogue
… … So, what did I learn about myself on my first visit abroad? For one thing I learned I’m a lot more courageous than I ever gave myself credit for. Granted we were never in any real danger as we were very chaperoned, but coming from someone who didn’t used to be able to […]
Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – History and Culture
… … It never really sunk in before traveling abroad just how young America is. I mean for comparison Paris is more than 2,000 years old, and our country is only almost 242 years old. I know the numbers but it’s still hard to fathom. The very feeling I get over there is that of […]
Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – Food and Dining
… … Ah the food… Obviously the French are known for their exquisite cuisine. I love trying knew foods and I was not disappointed! It’s not even just the taste of the food, but it’s the atmosphere. You do not scarf food, it is to be savored! Mealtimes are like a ritual in with its […]
Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – City Life
… … Paris… the week we spent there was such a busy exhausting blur that sometimes it still feels like a dream that I can’t quite recall properly. It’s such a beautiful city! Not overwhelming with lights, noise, and advertisements like New York City, but it’s so classy, dignified, and ancient. The buildings are very […]
Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – Family Life
… … The week in Paris was a whirlwind and I didn’t have time to worry about meeting my host family until the two hour train ride to Vitré. I needed some time to collect my scattered wits, but it was the fastest two hours of my life. Before I knew it, we were at […]
Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – Travel
… … First and foremost, I must say I love flying so much… that is I love the first two hours. We had an overnight flight to France, and I knew I would not sleep at all. In light of this I came prepared with a relaxing audiobook so that I could at least rest […]
Aero: Arvilla Mast – France 2018 – Life at School
… … It’s kind of funny that my first time in a public high school was in another county! Although, I’m may be one of the few that can say I had a great high school experience. Going to school was what I was most nervous about for this trip. My first thought upon seeing […]
