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Megan Dennis Nantes, Spring 2011

Megan Dennis is currently a junior at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. She is participating in the IES Nantes program in France. While in France she hopes to better understand and appreciate French culture by immersing herself in local life. Megan is double-majoring in English and French. She plans to attend graduate school for English and hopefully find a way to utilize both French and English in her future.

Megan's Posts

• Time Really Does Fly By

  5/26/11 • (3)

  Now that I’ve been back in Missouri for a week, I’ve had some time to reflect. Coming and being home was…weird. That’s the only word I can think of to describe it: weird.

  France, Home stay, IES Excursion, Missouri, Morocco, Nantes, Post-departure

• Final Farewell

  5/13/11 • (0)

  Now that I have one day left in Nantes, I felt the need to reflect. I’ve heard that studying abroad is a life-changing experience. I expected to come to France, grow, and evolve into a better person.

  France, Home stay, Nantes, Reflections

• Morocco: Pourquoi Pas?

  5/11/11 • (0)

  Visiting Morocco was such a cultural experience that I can’t even express how much it impacted me. Without my ability to speak French, I can’t imagine haggling in the shops (which isn’t optional) or getting from one city to another.

  Chefchaouen, Fez, France, Meknes, Morocco, Nantes, Spring Break, Tangier

• Paris, I Missed You

  5/11/11 • (0)

  I spent the first weekend of our break with some friends in Paris, and, even though I’ve been there twice, the city hasn’t ceased to amaze me.

  Eiffel tower, France, Nantes, Paris, Spring Break

• One Last Toast: Excursion to Clisson and a Local Winery

  4/21/11 • (0)

  This past weekend was our last IES sponsored excursion. It was a little bittersweet.

  Clisson, France, Home stay, Muscadet, Nantes, Saint Fiacre, Vineyard, Wine, Winery

• Eyes Open Wide

  4/18/11 • (0)

  Every day that I walk around Nantes, I never cease to see something new that makes me take a second look.

  Home stay, Nantes, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Port

• As Time Goes By

  4/18/11 • (0)

  One of the great things about spring is Nantes, as I’ve said before, is how beautiful it is.

  Carnival, France, Home stay, Nantes, Saint Nazaire

• Home Away From Home

  3/30/11 • (0)

  This blog describes my every day experiences in Nantes, the small things that help make this semester abroad so enjoyable.

  France, Home stay, Nantes

• Déjà vu?

  3/30/11 • (3)

  This blog post details my field trip to Normandy with IES, including pictures taken at Pointe du Hoc, Caen, and the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial.

  Caen, Field Trip, France, Nantes, normandy

• Typical Spring in Nantes

  3/14/11 • (1)

  This post sums up my walks through the parks and gardens of Nantes, along with a preview of the ancient fishing village of Trentemouilh and the famous Elephant.

  Elephant, France, Home stay, Nantes, Spring, Trentemouilh

• Let’s Go Downtown

  2/22/11 • (4)

  The weather is Nantes is already more beautiful than what I’m used to experiencing in winter.

  France, Home stay, Nantes, Orchestra concert

• More than a Walk in the Park

  2/18/11 • (1)

  This post sums up my field trip through IES to two wonders of northern France: the port city of Saint Malo and the tidal island and abbey, Mont Saint-Michel.

  France, Home stay, Mont St. Michel Field Trip, Nantes, Saint Malo Field Trip

• Discovering the City

  2/09/11 • (1)

  This blog post gives some insight into the sights available on my walks through the city of Nantes.

  City Walk, France, Nantes, Photo Blogs

• First Glimpse of Nantes

  1/24/11 • (3)

  This post gives a glimpse into my first few days in France this semester, touring the Loire Valley and being introduced to the IES Nantes program.

  France, Nantes, Orientation

• Preparing for my adventure

  1/10/11 • (1)

  This presents a brief overview of what I will miss while abroad and the emotions I’m experiencing during pre-departure.

  France, Nantes, Pre-Departure