Student Stories
A day in the life of Daniella Sanchez
My fascination for Paris began when I was very young. When I learned that all the artists I love like Picasso, Camille Claudel, and Odilon Redon, and writers like Victor Hugo, Proust, and René Char were inspired by this city, I wanted...More
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A day in the life of Creed Gardiner
"Sundays in Paris taught me to slow down. They taught me to care for myself. Most importantly, they taught me to enjoy any simple pleasure: sketching, socializing, watching French media, or, of course, eating."More
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A day in the life of Kate Lee
"Musee d'Orsay is open late on Thursdays, so I like to go with my friend and explore different floors. That's one of the greatest privileges of studying abroad in Paris- taking the museums slowly, one at a time!"More
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A day in the life of Molly Tucker
For Molly Tucker, her semester in Paris was one marked by self-discovery. The challenges of adapting to an unfamiliar system led to daily victories and a strengthened sense of confidence and resilience.More
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A day in the life of Akilah Sykes
During her semester abroad, Akilah Sykes from Macalester College, would explore Paris' street art throughout the city in between her classes at UPMC (Université Pierre et Marie Curie).More