Author Archives: Ryan Burke

Editors: Brendan, Emma, Nicole and Sara Living, studying, and conducting service projects allows us, as Americans in France, to learn more about the differences between these two cultures and ways of life. While many of these differences have become somewhat … Continue reading →

Editors: Drew, Elizabeth and Maggie One day, while out for a run, Elizabeth passed a plump beagle, trotting around all on his own. He was wearing a collar, so she knew he had a home. At first, she thought that maybe … Continue reading →

Editors: Alexander, Demetria, Elizabeth and Sara Elizabeth’s first meal in France My first introduction to French food habits was my first night in Toulouse. I didn’t get to my hosts’ house until about 9:30 at night so I wasn’t expecting … Continue reading →

Editors: Bevin, Lara, Melody and Paul One of the most confusing aspects of French culture, in our opinion, is the perception of personal space. Melody’s first memorable experience with personal space in France was the first time that she met … Continue reading →

Editors : Isabel, Julianna and Sophia  On the day Isabel arrived in Toulouse, her host family’s daughter eagerly asked if Isabel had ever heard the word “lull”. After some confusion, Isabel realized that this was not a French word, but … Continue reading →

Editors: Phoebe, Isabelle, Katherine, Ryan A., James. The University Strikes It has been almost two months since those of us studying at the University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès have had class. When we arrived in January, some of the professors … Continue reading →