Author: Shannon Elder

The Week Before Les Vacances

Posted April 14 by Shannon Elder

This week started off normal. Monday I went on a long walk with my host dad and the family dog. After the walk I met up with Faustine and…

No April Fool’s Joke!

Posted April 6 by Shannon Elder

Easter Monday is upon us! That means that all of France has work or school off and everyone gets to sleep in till 10:30. Okay,…

School, Food and the City

Posted March 30 by Shannon Elder

This past week has been a little more uneventful than most. I did a lot, but it was nothing much out of the ordinary. Like…

Actually Doin’ Stuff Now

Posted March 22 by Shannon Elder

This past week has been quite interesting! For the second half of Monday, all of Tuesday, and the first half of Wednesday, the high schoolers…

School Tomorrow *crying*

Posted February 22 by Shannon Elder

My two week vacation is over. I did make the most of it though so I’m happy about that. This past week I mainly just…

Family are friends, not food

Posted February 15 by Shannon Elder

I am now halfway through my two week vacation. I’m glad to say that even with some personal drama I’m still growing in my language…

One Month? One Month Studying in France

Posted February 7 by Shannon Elder

So France and I have been together for one month. We are starting to figure each other out now. I'm finding out who I like…