Brussels
November 24, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I can't believe November is already almost over. It has flown past, especially with our Study Tours in London and in Brussels this month. I'm finally getting around to putting up all the photos from our trips, so take a look! Tonight, APA will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a big dinner in a restaurant here. We hope everyone in the US has a lovely... Read More
Paris Photo 2016 at the Grand Palais!
November 14, 2016
Hello blog world! Last Thursday, I attended Paris Photo, aka a photographer’s dream come true. It’s a huge exhibition of that happens in the Grand Palais. I’d been looking forward to it since a professor who knew I was going to Paris told me about it in the spring.... Read More
Arc de Triomphe
November 8, 2016
Last week, I finally climbed the spiral staircase of the Arc de Triomphe. I had heard it was perhaps the most breathtaking view of Paris ,and I was not disappointed. It was a cloudy sunset, but my friend and I stayed up there until the lights of the Eiffel turned on to watch it... Read More
October in Photos
November 1, 2016
I’ve just returned to Paris after spending 5 days in Prague for fall break. It was the first time I had left France since the end of August. While Prague was lovely (more on that to come), I was excited to return to Paris. I already feel a bit at home here, and it’s... Read More
A Neighborhood I love: Montmartre
October 27, 2016
One of my favorite neighborhoods to walk around in is Montmartre. Perched on a hill in the North of Paris, a visit to Montmartre feels like you’ve left the city. It’s known for being the home of artists and musicians (Picasso had an apartment here), and it’s... Read More
Un séjour en Normandie
October 20, 2016
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Glimpses into Paris
October 13, 2016
The best parts of living in Paris aren’t the obvious parts. It’s not the glamorous Champs Elysées, it’s not shopping on Rue di Rivoli, it’s not even the view from the Eiffel Tower. The best part is walking, because by walking Paris becomes part of you and you become... Read More
In the market for a Château?
October 8, 2016
Today, we hopped on the RER and passed our Saturday wandering through the hallways and gardens of Versailles. About 30 minutes by train from central Paris, Versailles was originally the hunting lodge of Louis XIII. Louis XIV, the Sun King, transformed it into the lavish palace... Read More
Bastille Market
October 2, 2016
Before the weather turns too cold, you have to go to the Marché Bastille. On Sunday mornings until 2, the largest street market in Paris takes over the Boulevard Richard Lenoir starting at Place de la Bastille. It’s incredible, and you can find anything from fresh... Read More
A Weekend Away in Bourgogne
September 22, 2016
10 college students, 3 French women, and 1 chauffeur spent the weekend in a bus touring Bourgogne, a region of France just southeast of Paris known for its wine and its mustard and charming countryside. We ate delicious food, toured a vineyard, wandered around some lovely... Read More
The Start of Something New!?
September 19, 2016
ANYWAYS, hello from Paris and your new blogger! My name is Lydia, and I’m a junior at the George Washington University in DC majoring in History. APA’s Fall 2016 class arrived in Paris two weeks ago today: 10 girls from four different schools... Read More
Last but not least !
June 3, 2016
Please take time to look at this video. We love it! Discover Steven’s video Steven Chao, George Washington University – Spring... Read More
Zombie Attack!
May 19, 2016
My last week in Paris, I tried out an escape game. This has become a popular activity for young adults especially. The games are live versions of “escape the room” video games which originate from Japan. When I arrived to Team-Time on rue Richer, I did not know what to... Read More
Rodin museum
April 30, 2016
The Rodin museum and sculpture garden are a great way to spend a sunny afternoon. And it’s free for students! The Thinker depicting Dante Alighieri is one of its prized collections. In fact, all the sculptures represent scenes from Dante’s Inferno, most prominently the gate... Read More
The French medical system
April 28, 2016
It is easy to get worn out from travel and the end of semester academic pile up. Around this time of year the metro becomes germ central. Getting sick is no fun and getting sick in a foreign country makes things even more complicated. Luckily, France has one of the best... Read More
