By Shauna Davis
To be honest, it wasn’t until seeing the Eiffel Tower and the city of Paris from thousands of feet in the air that it hit me: I would be living, breathing and eating in France for three and a half months. At that moment I freaked out. Surely I must have said “this is by far the coolest thing I’ve ever done!” thirty times before touching the ground. The same thought runs through my mind every day. I’m constantly reminded of what an incredible experience it is to be here in Paris, learning a new language, studying, traveling around Europe, experiencing a different culture and being pushed out of my comfort zone. I could write a book on all I’ve learned thus far.
I surely miss the boulevarding, my buddies and BROWN BAG, but this opportunity is one I am so happy not to have passed up during my four years as a Mustang. As a dance major, there is no better place to spend time than one with a rich and diverse history of art. I’ve found a local dance studio where I’m known as the American girl who speaks ‘Franglais’ and I feel so much apart of the community here! Paris has made me a more independent, knowledgable and aware global citizen and I’ll carry that with me always. It will be bittersweet to say au revoir to Paris but I am so excited to be welcomed back into big, beautiful Texas in a few short months! Ah! See you soon SMU.