Author: Shannon Elder

Getting a Feel for the Culture in France

Posted January 31 by Shannon Elder

I now finally feel as though I am living the true French life! I’m speaking French (very horribly but just give me a few more…

The Roller Coaster Comes with the Ticket

Posted January 25 by Shannon Elder

I thought my first week was a crazy emotional roller coaster. I was wrong. Monday and Tuesday of week two, I was really enjoying my…

Lot’s of Ups and Downs

Posted January 18 by Shannon Elder

First week in my new life is complete! It went by really slowly but that’s normal according to the other exchange kids at my school.…

My Semester Abroad

Posted January 18 by Shannon Elder

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First Day with Host Family

Posted January 11 by Shannon Elder

It’s eight o’clock Sunday night. I’ve been with my host family for 26 hours now. It’s hard to explain how I feel right now but…

Leaving Tomorrow

Posted January 5 by Shannon Elder

The past few weeks, even the past few months, have been an emotional rollercoaster for me. Some days I will be super confident and pumped…