An (Insta)nt in Time: September

Getting back into the swing of college life has caused for a hectic month. So, here we are, almost done with October and I'm just getting to my September Instagram post... Let's just get into it, here is a peak into my life in the month of September, through an Instagram filter.

We're Doing It Live..

Our return from Italy marked the beginning of our last week together in Paris as a complete group. We decided to make the most of the week together, trying new things and doing our favorite things one last time. We relished being together in Paris for these last few days, adopting the motto "we're doing it live!"

The group after our final lunch on the last official day in Paris.

Prego!

The week after our last final exam, six of us travelled to Italy for a week, spending three days in Venice and five days in Rome. We joked all week that the only Italian word we needed to know was "prego" because it seemed to be used for everything. It was a fun group and we had a great time exploring the cities and immersing ourselves in the culture during our time in Italy.  Here's a peek into our stay in Venice!

The group on our first day in Venice, in the center of St. Marco's Square.

Granada: When it Rains, it Pours.

The second half of our spring break trip to Spain took place in Granada. We woke up bright and early on our fourth day in Seville and boarded a bus for a three hour ride to Granada. Unfortunately, it poured for a majority of our stay but we made the most of it. Here's a peak into the three days I spent in Granada, Spain!

Seville: Food!

I can be a picky eater at times, although that has changed since I've been abroad (slightly), but I do love food. Being on vacation, I was excited to try new foods and treat myself this week. Here is a look into the delicious cuisine we encountered in Spain.

Auvers-sur-Oise

In my time abroad, I've come to the realization that a day-trip outside of Paris isn't complete without a grass nap and a photo shoot. Our visit to Auvers-sur-Oise proved to be no different.

Cliffs of Moher!

We hit the ground running when we arrived in Ireland in order to soak up every second of our trip. Through our hostel we were able to book a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher for the next morning. It was an early wake up call but we all agreed that we didn't mind giving up sleep if it meant experiencing Ireland to the fullest.

A Trip to the Homeland

Ireland was on the tip-top of my list of places to visit while studying abroad so, naturally, I brought it up whenever traveling was mentioned and immediately jumped on board when others showed interest in a trip to Dublin as well.

Little Town, It's A Quiet Village

I know, I know. I'm the worst. I haven't updated this in so long. I've just been so busy with class, work, and exploring Paris now that the weather is nice that I haven't had the time. I actually don't really have the time right now but I couldn't let another day pass without updating this (and was looking for a good reason to procrastinate).

A few weekends ago a group of us decided to get out of Paris for the day.  With our lovely navigo (metro) passes, we're able to go almost anywhere in the Île-de-France region fo' free! Well, we pay for a monthly pass so it's not technically free but there is no extra cost so I'm going to consider it free. Anyways, technicalities aside, we get to swipe our navigos and hop on the train to wherever our hearts desire. That day it was Provins, a quaint medieval town about an hour and a half outside of Paris.

Breakfast in America

Don't get me wrong, I will never get tired of eating a croissant or pain au chocolate for breakfast. EVER. However, a few weeks ago, our group decided that we needed a change, or rather a return, to the breakfast we adore from back home.

Happy Chinese New Year!

Last weekend, a few of the other girls in the group and I decided to go to the Chinese New Year parade happening in the China Town section of Paris. I'd never been to a Chinese New Year celebration before and, after doing a bit of research, heard that this parade was a lot of fun.