“Going to France to the Université Paris VII Denis Diderot got me out of the 'college bubble.' It was so enriching to study French in France, surrounded by the people, language, culture, and history.  I had never been to France before, and I tried not to imagine it before I went. The entire year was a surprise. It opened my eyes to something entirely new. I would recommend going for a full year if at all possible rather than a single semester.”