Integrating into French culture
April 27, 2015
My year abroad so far has not only opened my eyes to cultural differences with France and Spain, but also many other countries all over the world thanks to the people I have met. I can honestly say that, during the time I have spent in North West France, I have encountered few cultural challenges. …
Forging new friendships
April 15, 2014
The end of my assistantship is rapidly approaching, and already I know I’m going to look back at my time in Brittany fondly. My ability to speak French has greatly improved, I’ve learnt countless new things, and perhaps most importantly, I’ve met many wonderful and interesting people, who I am lucky to have been in …
It was only when I arrived in northern Brittany that I realised how unprepared I really was
November 4, 2013
The past few weeks have undoubtedly been an enormous learning experience for me. After choosing to undertake a British Council Assistantship in Brittany, I spent the weeks before my arrival in France excited to be teaching English as a foreign language, especially as I hope to become a teacher in the future. On the ferry …
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