Author: Sophie McAdara | Major: Political Science | Semester: Fall 2023 In French, like any language, there is a never-ending list of rules in pronunciation and grammar. However, the biggest lesson I learned during my program was to turn away from my typical...
New Experiences and Perspectives in Aix-en-Provence, France
Author: Tyler Kuper | Major: Computer Science | Semester: Fall 2023 My experience studying abroad this past fall semester was my first time leaving the country and I had no idea what to expect. Sure I did my research and watched all the YouTube videos, but I hadn’t...
When in Grenoble
Author: Harleigh Smith | Major: International and Global Studies | Semester: Fall 2023 This was my final month in Grenoble! During my time there, I greatly enjoyed challenging my French speaking skills and connecting with the culture. I am so glad I chose this program...
Blog 2: The Guide to Perfect Weekend Trips
Author: Anna Mathis | Major: Agriculture Communications, Agriculture Leadership | Semester: Falll 2023 Ciao from Roma! I’m about halfway through my study abroad semester here in Italy, and I feel like I’m already a professional travel agent and problem solver....
(Another) American in Paris
Author: Jane Landrum | Major: Earth Science, Anthropology | Semester: Fall 2023 Like many others, I grew up watching movies that took place in Paris, hearing French phrases such as “je t’aime” or “c’est la vie”. There is an undoubtable charm to Paris that made me...
When in Grenoble
Author: HarLeigh Smith | Major: International and Global Studies | Semester: Fall 2023 I am now coming into my final part of my semester in Grenoble, and the preparation for finals is beginning. As I work toward the end of the semester, it is important for me to...
When in Grenoble
Author: HarLeigh Smith | Major: International and Global Studies | Semester: Fall 2023 This month of my program has been particularly eventful. In class, at the end of September, we officially started preparing for midterms. I was definitely nervous as I often...
A Summer Abroad
Author: Patrick Hodskins | Major: Marketing, SEVI | Semester: Summer 2023 This summer I spent about a month in Italy studying at CIMBA and a couple extra weeks afterwards traveling around 3 more countries. It was one of the best summers of my life and I will always...
The Hills are Alive: From Fayetteville to Grenoble
Author: Meg Bozarth | Majors: Civil Engineering, French | Semester: Summer 2023 I’ve always been fascinated by France. As a child, I was enthralled by the stereotypes: romance, food, the language, art, music. Yet as I am today, that interest has changed to include...
Tales of an Arkansan in France
Author: Matthew Magre | Major: International Business | Semester: Summer 2023 I chose the Study + Internship for many reasons. The main reasons were the combination of work experience and a French course as well as the city itself. The CEA program gave me the chance...