Amanda Carrier
My name is Amanda Carrier and I am from Branchburg, New Jersey. I'm a senior at Gettysburg College double majoring in Political Science and French. When I'm on campus, you can often find me at rehearsal with the Sunderman Conservatory Wind Symphony as a percussionist. At home, I love playing with my two cats and going down to the Jersey Shore in the summer!
Blogs by Amanda Carrier
The Abroad Lifestyle
My lifestyle while studying abroad in Nantes, France was certainly different than my usual day-to-day life at my home university. Throughout the semester, I...
Studying Abroad Made Me Realize How Much I Love Home
Studying abroad in Nantes, France was an exciting, unique experience that I am endlessly grateful for. Now that I have been back home for a few weeks, I have...
I Went to Six FC Nantes Matches During My Semester Abroad
During my time in France, I found myself going back to the local stadium again and again to watch FC Nantes play. I enjoyed it so much that I went to six...
What I Eat in A Day Abroad
My diet while studying in Nantes has definitely been different than my typical diet in the United States, and I have been thoroughly enjoying the cuisine that...
Maintaining a Healthy Long-Distance Relationship During a Semester Abroad
Going into this semester abroad, I was determined to maintain a healthy long-distance relationship with my boyfriend while in France. Taking on this challenge...
Nantes Starter Pack: Observations from My First Few Weeks
From folding buses to furry friends to an awkward skyscraper, Nantes is full of little quirks that I have picked up on since arriving a few weeks ago that add...
What lies at the end of the rainbow for me?
In just a few days I will be boarding a plane for my first ever overseas adventure. This moment has been a long time coming though, and in some ways has felt as...