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Abbey Weitzenkamp

Salut! I'm a Creative writing and French major at St. Olaf College in Northfield Minnesota. I'm passionate about reading, writing and spending time outdoors. I'm so excited to be participating in the French Studies program in Paris this spring!

Term:

2025 Spring

Program:

Paris - French Studies

Destination:

Paris, France

Home University:

St. Olaf College

Major:

Creative Writing, Francophone Studies

Blogs by Abbey Weitzenkamp

The author on a bridge at the monet water lily pond

Abbey Weitzenkamp

Abbey Weitzenkamp, Apr 9, 2025

Beyond Paris: IES Abroad Excursions Ranked

I signed up for every excursion offered through my program this semester, here's my list of favorites and my pitch for why should take advantage of them!

Cultural Immersion Field Trip/Travel

Abbey Weitzenkamp

Abbey Weitzenkamp, Mar 14, 2025

Better Than Olive Garden: My Week in Italy

Buongiorno! Over my winter break in February I had the opportunity to visit Italy. This had been a dream of mine for a long time and I wanted to fill every...

Field Trip/Travel