cannes

When discussing the French culture, a lot of Americans believe every French stereotype that they hear, like the French are rude or that they dislike Americans. However, during my first…

These past two weeks were absolutely riveting, as I got to spend time in my host city experiencing the 72nd Cannes Film Festival. I’ve also done a lot of reflecting…

I have gained an understanding of many aspects of French culture while studying abroad in Cannes. Here are some of the many cultural norms I’ve learned about or adapted to…

“Fear of missing out” — more commonly known as FOMO — is a normal and real feeling when you study abroad. Personally, I sometimes feel like I can’t live in…

A glitzy resort town on the French Riviera, Cannes is home to some of France’s most beloved streets, beaches, and shopping areas. For study abroad students, life in Cannes often…

In this blog I want to share some cultural differences I’ve noticed while studying abroad in France, particularly with regards to academics. Through experiences both in and out of the…

Coming to Cannes, France for a semester abroad has completely opened my eyes to a whole new world, an entirely new outlook on life, and has made me go about…

Still want to study abroad this Spring semester? Don’t miss today’s application deadline for the following AIFS programs that still have space available: Argentina Buenos Aires: University of Belgrano, Buenos…

Let’s go back to 2012. I’m sitting in my French 1 class in my freshman year of high school. My past idea of becoming a lawyer no longer has any…

To start, the title is a lie. I arrived on Sunday the 26th of August but I slept all day due to jet lag, so we’re going to ignore that.…