I’ve now been in classes at the Catholic Institute of Toulouse for 5 weeks, and it’s honestly not that difficult. The classes last between one and half hours and three hours, which is tough, but not unbearable. The teachers speak very quickly and obviously in French, but that’s the most difficult part. The content is relatively the same as any intellectual class in the states. I like the teachers and they know a lot about their subjects, they talk without a break for many hours at a time. I’ve tried to make friends in classes, but it’s a little hard. While the people are perfectly nice, they’re not overly willing to allow a foreigner into their circles. However, I’ve asked people for their notes in classes and I’m friends with the other Erasmus students. I’ll keep trying after the Toussaint holiday next week!

Caroline Leffert.