| My time spend studying abroad in Marseille, France, was rather interesting. Upon hearing that I was American, the two most common responses I got from people were, "Oh, but you're not fat," and, my favorite, "Why are your teeth so white?" Me: "Uhhh, probably because I don't smoke two packs a day like you French." But needless to say, I had a wonderful time in Marseille, which is the second largest city in France and the oldest. It is a port city located in Provance (Southren France), just a few hours from the French Riveria. I lived in a student house with about 12 other international students that were in the same program as me. I had a great time meeting people from all over the world and traveling together with them. Incase you're wondering, the university I studied at was the Graduate School of Business, Marseille-Provance. Check out their website by clicking here. |
| Marseille, France: Aug. 27, 2002-Dec. 23, 2002 |
| Jasmin's Random Observations from her Trip: *There was a bar at the school *France has no mountain dew but there are condom dispensers at every corner *Everything is closed on Sundays *French men do not know what "rejection" means *Marseille has a great nightlife for students *French students party hard, study little, and sleep even less *Life there is more laid back *France is home of the bikini and great beaches *Comfy shoes are a must here *French people dress better, especially the men *Save your coins for public bathrooms *If you don't know what the food is, it's probably goose liver, as experience has unfortunately taught *Baguettes and French accents are to die for *"No Smoking" signs do not exist in France *Drivers are insane; Cab drivers are suicidal *France makes L.A. traffic look fun |
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| Click on the links for pics from my trip! |
| Random Marseille Pics Where I Lived/Student Life Parties!!! Nice Monte Carlo-Monaco Cannes St. Tropez Italy: Rome, Florence, Venice, Pisa, Genova Avaignon/Camargue Arles/Nimes Paris :) oooh la la! (Links are not yet active--I have been to busy being American again--but SOON!!!) |
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