Life truly is a journey. Six months ago I was entering into my junior year in Ann Arbor, and now I am writing from Paris. You may be wondering, how does a girl transition from suburban Michigan to one of the greatest cities in the world? I ask myself the same question as I take my daily metro commute from point A to point B while overhearing French conversations I simply do not understand. It hasn’t quite sunken in yet that I will be living in Paris for a full four months. I still feel like a tourist as I pull out my Paris Pratique handy map every five minutes with the words “I’m a lost American who can’t read maps” stamped on my forehead. The fact that I entered this country knowing about three French words does not help either. However, despite my lack of an extensive French vocabulary and my rudimentary way with maps, I feel that my experience here will be an unforgettable one and I am ready to dive in and begin another chapter in my life.
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Zee
You must have wonderful parents and I trust that you will make the best of the investment that is being made in you. Education comes in many forms and before you know it, your time there will be over. Learn Learn and learn, is probably what your parents would say. Your present is quite a gift, before you know it, your time there will be over and it will be your past. Good luck.
Brittany Burke
From my experience, you will never forget this time! Enjoy! Looking forward to my next trip there.
GEE GEE
Your blog is very informative and entertaining. Makes me almost wish I was there to share in all the interesting places and explore the city with you!