Joseph Graham One of the reasons I was so adamant about choosing France as my destination for studying abroad was because I knew that if I was in France, I’d have several opportunities to travel to Paris. Traveling in Europe, as you may already know, is far cheaper than it is to travel in the states. To get to Paris, I chose to take a … Continue reading A Weekend in Paris

Joseph Graham I was not supposed to live in Mermoz. During the summer, I insisted on telling the head of housing in the International Relations Office to place me in a “CROUS” residence for international students. Of the over 15 different residences to choose from, I chose to live in the least expensive dormitory and that has certainly made all the difference. The residence is … Continue reading French dorms: an oddly rewarding experience

By: Joseph Graham Two weekends ago, I decided to leave Lyon for the first time since my arrival and visit the French Riviera. For us, the best way to get down to St. Tropez with a group of 10 people was to rent two cars. In the states, I’m not sure how much a down payment on a rental car is — if we even … Continue reading Moving Around France

Joseph Graham   Lyon, France One of the most triumphant moments I’ve ever had was the moment I walked out of the study abroad offices at UNCG this past spring. It was at this moment that I realized I had just signed up to embark on the craziest, scariest adventure of my life. Now, I’m not a spontaneous person. I never have been. If I … Continue reading Study Abroad Blog