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Nora Lalle Paris BIA, Spring 2012

Nora Lalle is from San Francisco, CA and is a junior at Connecticut College. She is majoring in Sociology and minoring in Psychology and is interested in the visual arts. She enjoys taking photographs, traveling, cooking, and going to museums. She is excited about the opportunity to study in Paris and hopes to return fluent in French.

Nora's Posts

• Back in the U.S.

  5/29/12 • (0)

  It’s been one week since I got back to the U.S and so far it has definitely been an adjustment.

  France, Paris, Study Abroad, Travel

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  The Countdown Begins…

  5/02/12 • (0)

  It is hard to believe that my experience in Paris is coming to an end. This past four months has flown by and I know that I will remember my time here forever.

  France, jardin des plantes, Paris BIA, Pont Neuf, Spring, sunset, tour eiffel

• Champagne Study

  4/26/12 • (0)

  This week I went with the Luxury Marketing class on their field study to the Champagne region of France! I learned all about the process of making champagne and the strict rules of production. It is illegal to call sparkling wine champagne if it was not made in the Champagne region.

  champagne, Field Study, France, Paris BIA

• The Homestay

  4/20/12 • (0)

  I thought it would be a good idea to show some pictures from my homestay to give an idea of what living with a French family is actually like.

  France, homestay, Paris, Paris BIA, personal

• Normandy

  3/26/12 • (0)

  Last weekend I went on the IES field trip to Normandy. It was a very fun and rewarding trip, and a great bonding experience for the program! Everything was very well organized and I enjoyed seeing some of the French countryside.

  Field Trips, France, normandy, Paris BIA

• Baking Class

  3/21/12 • (0)

  Every week IES posts a “question of the week” and if you answer it correctly you can win some great prizes. This past week I took a shot at it and won a baking class! I was overjoyed to get the opportunity to bake in a French bakery, and it turned out to be a great experience.

  baking, cake, fun, Paris BIA, question of the week

• Paris Cemeteries

  3/12/12 • (0)

  It sounds strange that a cemetery is a tourist attraction but Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in the 20th arrondissement is one of the most visited places in Paris. It houses the graves of a handful of very well known people including: Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf and many more.

  cemetery, France, Jim Morrison, montparnasse, Oscar Wilde, Paris, Paris BIA, pere lachaise

• Things to do in Paris on a Sunday: The Marais

  2/22/12 • (0)

  Many things are closed on Sundays to respect everyone’s right to a day of rest. Fortunately many shops and restaurants in the Marais, an area in the 4th arrondisseement, are open! If you’re willing to brave the crowds it can be a great Sunday activity.

  fallafel, France, hotel de ville, Marais, Paris, Paris BIA, place des vosges, seine, sunday

• Paris At Sunset

  2/17/12 • (0)

  There’s really nothing more beautiful than a Paris sunset. I’ve been lucky enough to catch it from the Pont Neuf twice, and my goal is to see as many as possible.

  Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, Paris, Paris BIA, Pont Neuf, seine, sunset

• Château de Chantilly

  2/13/12 • (0)

  This weekend I was in need of a break from the city so I decided to check out le Château de Chantilly located just 20 minutes North of Paris.

  castle, Chantilly, Chateau, day trip, France, Paris, Paris BIA, Train

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  Living Like the Parisians do!

  2/01/12 • (0)

  It’s unreal that I’ve already been here for two weeks! After a busy but fun orientation and week of French intensive, I’m finally starting to feel like I live here.

  Eiffel tower, France, markets, metro, Notre Dame, Paris, Paris BIA, seine

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  Château de Versailles

  1/30/12 • (0)

  The IES field trip to Versailles was an unforgettable experience! The palace is so grand, ornate and luxurious!

  Château de Versailles, Field Trips, France, Paris, Paris BIA, Versailles

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  First Week!!

  1/23/12 • (0)

  My first week in Paris has been busy and hectic! So far I’ve seen quite a few sights and gone on lots of adventures.

  France, montmartre, Montmartre Sacré-Cœur, Paris, Paris BIA, Place de la Concorde

• Au Revoir San Francisco!

  1/10/12 • (0)

  I’m feeling a mix of emotions as my departure date approaches, but the excitement definitely outweighs anything else. Enough with the anticipation! I just want to be there!

  The next time I post I’ll be able to say…Je suis arrivé!

  France, Paris, Paris BIA, Pre-Departure