A Very Exciting Week!

This week was a busy week when it came to the France trip. It started early last week when I watched Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris (one of my new favorite movies). Not only did the movie tell a good story, but it had some of the most amazing shots and views of Paris that I have ever seen in any movie. Every famous place was incorporated in the film, in addition to places that were not as famous, yet still beautiful. Watching this movie made me so excited to see all of the places that we would be visiting, and super eager to go on this trip.

The excitement continued on to our big meeting with Dr. Desplaces. Although it was an early start to my day, there was so much valuable information and experiences even in Charleston that took place. We started our day by meeting at Kudu. Although I live right across the street, I had never been there, and I regret that because the mocha I ordered there was so good! I will definitely be going back more often. We talked about specifics of the itinerary, briefly touched on our perspective French stereotypes, and other information.

We then made our way to the Charleston Farmer’s Market. Throughout the year, I would tell myself that this was the weekend I would make it to the Farmer’s Market, and usually slept too late to go. So when they told us we were going, I was so excited. We went to the Farmer’s Market to try and observe how Amerincan Farmer’s Markets differ from French Farmer’s Markets. American Market’s are more of a touresty attraction or a source of entertainment while French Farmer’s Markets are more of a necessity. French people try and get their Fruits and Veggies from a market on the daily, which is very interesting and cool. I loved the Charleston Farmer’s Market, and plan on going there much more often. I also cannot wait to see France’s market for myself, and see how they compare.

We then went to the Beatty Center to talk about culture views. We talked about how Americans live to work and how the French work to live. Although I love my American culture, I would love to experience a culture that praises and values leisure. It seems like a much more balanced way of life. 

These points were only the major things that we covered. We compared and contrasted the two countries in general. We also touched base on what the business culture in France was like, and other topics we would be studying while we were there. 

Words cannot even begin to give justice to the excitement that I have for this trip! Only 26 more days!!