Case Study: Nathaniel Jones, France 2023

These past 10 months in France have changed my life, I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to experience this. All the people I’ve met, the places I’ve been, the moments I connected with is something I wouldn’t have been able to feel back home, and learning this foreign language has been such a…

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Nathaniel Jones: May 2023 monthly report

As my exchange comes to a conclusion, this month consisted of so much, firstly it was my 22nd birthday and I had the best time celebrating it in France with all the friends I had made which I was extremely grateful for, it made me reflect and realize all the great experiences I’ve had with…

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Nathaniel Jones: France, April 2023

Late march/early April has been exciting! I had the opportunity to travel to Lyon for the first time it’s very different from Bordeaux but still a very interesting, I met a lot of people and managed to indulge further into French culture. As I’ve had a lot of exams, it has been nice to take…

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Nathaniel Jones: Bordeaux, France – March 2023

In Bordeaux this march there was the Foire aux plaisirs (funfair), so I went twice with my friends, it was my first time on a Ferris wheel (honestly) but I could see the whole city from the sky and It was beautiful and peaceful, I spent more time than I should’ve at the arcade, the basketball game is my favorite so we stayed and got a lot of…

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Nathaniel Jones: Bordeaux, France – February 2023

This February a lot happened, firstly, I went to the Basin de Lumiere’s for the first time, the lights were beautiful and intriguing. The exhibit focused on the artist, Dali. I didn’t know much of his work before but after I researched his art and it is very unique, however I prefer the impressionism art.…

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Nathaniel Jones: France – January 2023

This January has been more relaxed than my months so far, as I have no classes, I’ve taken time to chill and be with friends, most of the time I’m at the music studio or taking photos, I’ve been back to Paris and visited la Rochelle for the first time and returned twice as I…

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Nathaniel Jones: France – December 2022

December 2022         This last month was eventful, a lot took place. The students at our university had our end of semester gala and as it was the last time, we would see a lot of classmates it was both emotional but also a lot of fun, everyone dressed really nice, and the…

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Nathaniel Jones: France – Nov 2022

This month a lot has happened, from house parties with French DJs or caliente nights with my Spanish friends, it’s been a great experience. As a big fan of music, I’ve had the opportunity to work with amazing artists. At university I joined an association with those with passion for music as well, we hosted…

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