The other weekend I went with my host family for a little drive outside Besancon to a very old city, Ornans to go to the musée Courbet, A museum dedicated to Gustave Courbet an artist in the 19th century who is from the Franche-comté region. My camera wasn't charged so here are some other photos:
Last week we decided to take the bus to the mall, about 30 minutes away. We weren't that all impressed, we are spoiled after all by American malls. It had the same stores that they have downtown really minus the H&M and the giant casino/supermarket. But that's okay since I'm eventually going to Dijon with my host family and it's apparently better there.
I tried subway this week....yes I used to work there, so I think i'd know the difference better than anyone. The bread was crustier-more french, I just thought it was weird there are more choices of cheese in America and only 2 here. However, it smelled exactly the same. Sometime's it's just the little things....
We also climbed up to the citadel which is now open! Though we didn't go inside we'll have to go soon. By way of "acess difficile" yeah they were not kidding, all of those stairs and hills killed me, but the view is so worth it. Also: a bit of history on the Citadel of besancon
Walking towards the citadel
And at the highest we could get
Entrance
Classes also officially started this week, and I couldn't be more pleased with them. For my core classes we're in a group of about ten for written and oral comprehension as well as grammar. And then for the options I chose art history (17th century and onward), literature, francophone cinema (focused in comedies),and English/French translation.
In 2 days I've officially been here a month, it was a bit slow at first but it's been flying by! This month is also the month that we are going to Paris for winter break! 22nd to the 27th and then staying a few days after to visit Euro Disney/Disneyland Paris!
Things have been going pretty well for the most part, except for a few bumps in the road. It's always smooth sailing until someone didn't tell you something and life is just a bit more difficult. I've especially had a problem with housing for next year at western. You can be prepared for everything and then the unexpected happens, so that's another thing I've learned. The most important thing is just to have an open mind.
In 2 days I've officially been here a month, it was a bit slow at first but it's been flying by! This month is also the month that we are going to Paris for winter break! 22nd to the 27th and then staying a few days after to visit Euro Disney/Disneyland Paris!
Things have been going pretty well for the most part, except for a few bumps in the road. It's always smooth sailing until someone didn't tell you something and life is just a bit more difficult. I've especially had a problem with housing for next year at western. You can be prepared for everything and then the unexpected happens, so that's another thing I've learned. The most important thing is just to have an open mind.
Also note: you can always donated to my rent/traveling fund via paypal on the right. I'd be much appreciated. Also: I promise I'm buying postcards and sending them out very soon, I also need to buy some stamps.
And with that, some random photos:
And with that, some random photos:
"American Bluff" aka American Hustle
The doubs
Graffiti like this is everywhere, in particular cat graffiti?
Weather's pretty much like this...I feel like I skipped winter basically
Enfin! J'attends depuis toujours une autre poste. J'adore Courbet. Un ancien étudiant l'a étudié dans notre classe et nous a montré ces mêmes photos. Je ne les ai jamais oubliées. Merci mille fois. Bisous
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