Category Archives: 2 – La Une in English

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 →

Editors: Devin, Colby, Hallie, Winnie. The bureaucracy at the university In Devin and Colby’s experiences, bureaucracy is an important part of the French university system. Colby said that when you need the signature of one single person, the one office … Continue reading →

Editors: Okung, Lina, Nadia, Isy, Allie. Each day, the global population creates more and more pollution that destroys our environment, and Toulouse is no different. Its constant population growth over the past 30 years has led to an increase in … Continue reading →

Editors: Maia, Rachael, Nina, Ayanna, Ryan M. Gastronomic Habits in France Drinking and culinary culture in France is different than in the United States. For example, it’s strange to drink a lot of water here. With a meal, French people … Continue reading →

Editors: Jules, Patrick and Hazel. The Perception of Country Life by Students Living in The City It is easy to be swept up in the rapid pace of the big cities in France, but to find a little calm, one … Continue reading →

Editors: Elizabeth and Titi. Does a Romantic France Exist? This is the big question of a large amount of students from Dickinson. One student expressed her sentiments on the question by saying, “Before my trip here and trips within France, … Continue reading →

Editors : Anna, Emma, Sophie, Charlie and Josh Sine their arrival in France, the students have had the opportunity to explore Toulouse and sometimes other cities. Be it that they’re themselves from Boston, or from rural Pennsylvania, it’s always interesting … Continue reading →