Student stories
A day in the life of Rose Mancuso
"The greatest part of studying abroad for me has been belonging to multiple communities; cultural, artistic, athletic, benevolent, and hopefully more to come. This year, more than ever before, I’ve felt consistent motivation to get involved, and I believe I’ve kick-started what...More
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
A day in the life of Gaëlle Pierre-Louis
During her semester in Paris, Gaëlle took full advantage of the academic opportunities offered by CUPA. In addition to her CUPA art history course, her private piano lessons, and her courses at the Sorbonne, she found time to participate in a theater...More
A day in the life of Olivia Facini
Studying at the Sorbonne, historically one of Paris' most important universities, left Olivia in awe. And that's just the start of an average Tuesday.More
A day in the life of Keval Gala
To fully immerse himself, Keval went beyond learning about postcolonial francophone authors in the classroom and sought out other resources to better understand the nuances of French culture. Between his meetings with Esther, CUPA's French Language T.A., and meeting with a French...More
A day in the life of Ryohei Ozaki
The sun is setting behind the southern wing of the Louvre that sits along the Seine. The bustle of people below is calming. The Ferris wheel at the western entrance of the Tuileries turns slowly, beyond which stands the Arc de Triomphe...More
A day in the life of Kimberly Tower
If I’m being completely honest, I don’t think I’ve ever had an average day here. There’s always this temptation to hop on the bus or the metro and go somewhere wonderful.More