-french people. they are kind of stand off-ish but once you break that outer shell they are really nice.
-new international friends. its been fun getting to know these people as our school basically runs an open door in its fourth year with students from all over the globe. its been fun them laughing at my french and i laughing at their english
-the common sites. notre dame, opera garnier, champs elysees, trocadero. every week i ride past the eiffel tower on the metro and every time i make sure to get to the window and stare in awe.
-80 cents baguettes.
-cheese
-amazing cheese parties
-good cheap wine
-public transportation. metro that runs past 1am on weekends and night bus that makes homw possible from anywhere in the city.
-european countries. unlike states and little sub cultures, europe has complete culture shocks when you hop boarders. from language to food to people and sites.
-rich history.
-learning and getting along in with a new language
-life in the city. everything is either just a 5 min walk away or a 15 min metro ride. and there’s always stuff to do
-skype calls from friends and family, excited to hear my adventures but me just as excited to hear whats going on back at home.
-crepes. especially from rue mouffetard
-thinking, “damn, i live in paris.”
