A Little Bit of Italy in France

October 18, 2017

Always expect the unexpected when studying abroad. You might be studying in France and find a village only an hour away completely influenced by Italy. You'll find yourself taken to a different country inside of the one that you're currently living in...

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Maria Presper

I'm a second year student at Loyola University Chicago studying French and Pre-Medicine. I love to read, travel, and draw in my free time.

Program:

Nantes - French Language Immersion & Area Studies

Destination:

France

Nantes, France

Home University:

Loyola University Chicago

Hometown:

Columbus, OH

Major:

French Language

Pre-Med

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