Eleanor Desing
Hi, my name is Eleanor! I am majoring in French and Psychology, and I am so excited to be participating in the Nantes immersion program in order to improve my language skills and immerse myself in French culture. I love to read, cook/bake, and spend time outdoors. I can't wait to share my experience with all of you!
Blogs by Eleanor Desing
I’m Home: What I Learned in Nantes
My last post! A reflection and summary of my time in Nantes.
The Last Week in Nantes and Final Goodbyes
In this blog, I talk about my final week in Nantes: what we did and all my feelings.
Celebrating Easter: Welcomed into my Host Family
In this blog, I summarize celebrating a French Easter with my host family!
Welcome to Nantes: When Family Comes to Visit!
In this blog, I discuss everything I did when my family came to visit me in Nantes
Time for a Field Trip: Exploring France!
In this post, I take you through the last of our IES-sponsored overnight trips to towns in the Normandy region.
Nantes: An Environmental City
In this blog, I highlight some French environmental attitudes compared to the U.S., which make Nantes worthy of its European Green Capital title.
Midterms: The "Study" Part of Study Abroad
It's midterm week! In this blog, I outline the structure, breakdown, and difficulty of our first exams, specifically looking at what's different from the U.S.
Bon Voyage: Spring Break!
Over break, I traveled to Nice, Monaco, and Rome. This post takes you through some of my best travel tips!
Getting Sick Abroad: What Do I Do?
I got sick my first week abroad! I cover all my advice on getting better.
Visa Woes and Worries
A short look back at my (thankfully unnecessary) worries about the visa process before studying abroad.