go to France

How I did it: When the professor came in our class to present us with the opportunity for this trip, I took a flyer and went home and told my sister I wanted to go.She cried out of happiness for me.I quit my job to focus on my language classes the remaining 5 months before the trip.I moved in with a friend and managed to live on his couch for free those 5 months to save money. I took out a $2,500 loan. And voilà! I WENT! Read how I did it…

How I did it: Woow, I've done it! I still can't believe that I've been in France for a week! It was my dream for so long... I almost forgot it could become true. I've wanted to do it for a years... seriously. Last year I had not enough years to travel alone. Although I wanted it so bad... I counted on meeting in Paris w/ someone. Then this person has left my life and it can be strange - I took a decision to do it anyway. It was a lovely-dovely experien… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I've been wanting to go for so long.  I'm slightly fascinated with the beauty of the French language, so when my husband said we should go I started planning and finally made my dream come true, as cheesy as that sounds.  Booked flights and stayed in an apartment in the 5th distrcit.  Walked everywhere.  It was different than what I was expecting, but such a memorable experience that I'll never forget! Read how I did it…

How I did it: Well, i went on a summer study program for high schoolers (www.summerstudy.com) and i took the three week option. I got to study at the Sorbonne and got a metro pass to do whatever i wanted in the city. Became very aquinted with Paris and took every opportunity to roam the city. (: Shopping there is amazing. the food = ehh not so much, except for like... croissants. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I saved up money from my minimum wage job for well over a year so get enough to study abroad in Paris for a summer. I did it and it was amazing. It was a roller coaster of emotion, sometimes way down, sometimes way up, and in the end I am so glad that I did it because I got way better at French! Read how I did it…