It's amazing all that has changed since my first letter of acceptance into the BU Paris Internship program. I have felt excitement, happiness, and frustration. I spent months preparing documents, and a week packing, just to lug 50kg of luggage to a stranger's doorstep. All of this, and I became the stranger (l'etrange) as soon as the shuttle dropped me off. I know I said this freshman year, but it feels like summer camp- like someone is going to pick me up in a few weeks and take me home. I'll have pictures and souvenirs, but it'll all just be one quick vacation, or not. Today was my first day of Orientation and the BU Staff introduced us to reality. This was school; we were here to take classes, intern and experience a roller coaster of culture in between.
For those who don't know me: I am Caitlin, a junior at BU. I fell in love with French in seventh grade and pursued it in high school. It took a backseat to business classes in college (@ Boston University), however I managed to squeeze in a 4th semester French class which made me eligible for BU's study abroad program in Paris. I will take 8 weeks of classes, and participate in an 8 week internship. BU Paris is located only 10 minutes from the Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel)
I decided then to make my journey about something that you all know I love, chocolate. My journey through Paris, France, and Europe will be easily traced with wrappers from some of the most amazing chocolates in the world.
To start- the airplane (Air France) served wonderful chocolate pudding for dessert.
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