Aero: Dallas Zebrowski – France 2018 – Life at School

… … When asked to describe the quintessential French high-school experience, as viewed with the unbiased eye of a foreigner, the only relatable image that comes to mind is the stereotypical high school created by Hollywood for the silver screen. Whether a sit-com, movie, or soap-opera, crystal-clear themes of freedom, friendliness, and cheerfulness are broadcast […]

Aero: Brent Roberts – France 2018 – Life at School

… … Life in school at France is quite different from America. In some ways I feel that these differences have their advantages; however, in other ways I feel they have disadvantages as well. Regardless though, the differences provided an interesting and unique experience. I’d also like to note that, because of my being a […]

Aero: Amanda Vitale – France 2018 – Life at School

… … Life inside a high school in France was fascinating. I saw similarities along with differences in comparison to my old high school. To start, the first thing I noticed different about the French school was the actual appearance of the building. While walking up to the structure, I saw that the outside of […]

Aero: Alaina Steensma – France 2018 – Life at School

… … The schools in France are both similar and different in many aspects of either. To begin, the class size seems to be about the same as an average high school here in America. The learning materials however I feel are mostly different here in America it feels as if everything is geared to […]

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 […]

Aero: Hannah Miller – France 2018 – My Expectations

… … I am currently a business major and planning on going into human resources after I graduate. Going into college I was looking forward to all of the new experiences I would have and all of the new people that I was going to meet. Going to France has been on my bucket list […]

Aero: Henry Livingston – France 2018 – My Expectations

… … I’m enthusiastic to have this opportunity to study abroad in such a diverse, vibrant, and intriguing place as France. However, I have previously had little experience with traveling abroad and I’m therefore uncertain exactly what to expect. Nevertheless, I believe this will be an opportunity to learn about the unique aspects of French […]

Aero: Piper Lambert-Vail – France 2018 – My Expectations

… … My expectations for what it’ll be like to be in a foreign country for two weeks are partly based around my excitement and imagination. I have never been outside of this continent so I have many dreams and fantastical expectations about what it’ll be like. The only “foreign” country I’ve been to is […]

Aero: Dallas Zebrowski – France 2018 – My Expectations

… … I would like to preface this first reflection regarding my initial expectations with a promise, which is essential to the credibility of my answer. I promise I did put critical thought and a fair amount of contemplation into answering the question, what will “life” be like in France? With that said, my answer […]

Aero: Brent Roberts – France 2018 – My Expectations

… … I honestly don’t feel as if I have enough experience with traveling outside of my own country to set detailed expectations. I haven’t done any research into France or its culture and that’s the way I prefer it. I want the ground to fall out from under my feet because I enjoy the […]