Well It's official! I'm leaving Grenoble tomorrow morning at 10:50 am. It seems so weird to be leaving after living here since January. The past four and a half months have been incredible and I have so many memories that I will cherish forever. I owe so much to this experience, and I'm so grateful for everything I have gained during my exchange. Notably, I feel more confident and self-assured than ever before. I know that I am capable of taking care of myself wh...

After my exam on Wednesday, I hopped on a train to Paris to spend three days with Alex.. On Wednesday, I arrived at the train station. There, we bumped into our friend from Grenoble, Shannon, and her older brother. We talked with them for a while, and then Alex and I walked to the hotel. Unfortunately, it was really rainy and cold all weekend, so we were limited to the things we could do. We had wanted to spend time outside and have picnics, but the weather di...

This morning I wrote my last exam!!! (I really only had two, one yesterday and on today... but nevertheless I am done!) Which means that I am free from all scholastic obligations!! It was so hard to get myself motivated to study, but I did get some studying in at crunch time. It's so hard to stay focussed when I have a beautiful view out my window and someone is having a "goodbye" or "end of the year" party basically every night. My first exam was essay styl...

Today officially marks 4 months since I first arrived in Grenoble. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by! It seems like just yesterday that I moved in and discovered my mountain abode sans-toilettes. I will be leaving France at the end of the month to start 6 weeks of travelling! I am very excited to get my exams done so I can really take advantage of my sourroundings. At the same time, I'm dreading leaving all the new friends I've made here. It seems tha...

I have finally had a hastle free travel experience! Mind you, I haven't boarded the plane yet but I have arrived at the airport and gone through security with no issues! This morning Shveta left early to catch a flight as well, we had such a good time together in Paris, it was hard to say goodbye. My time in Paris was so great! An amazing overall experience. I think Paris is a city that is best to be visited multiple times and with time to spare. My first time in...