Paris and a final farewell

As our program comes to an end I post one final farewell blog. I thought it was only appropriate to talk about my last trip during our time in the EU Studies Program. One of the wonderful things about this program is that you are able to travel on your own, allowing you freedom to experience Europe outside of the planned excursions. The last trip I went on with some of the girls from our group, was for a weekend in Paris. It was one of the most amazing experiences to travel around this amazing and beautiful city for the few days of our stay. Although the weather for the first two days was not ideal, by this I mean incredibly snowy and rainy, I still had an amazing time. We got to see all the wonderful monuments and tourist locations which included Notre Dame, the Louvre, Are de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, Galeries LaFayette, Montmartre, and of course the wonderful Christmas markets where we enjoyed hot crepes filled with nutella and bananas. Yum! The memories created during that weekend in Paris and during our time in the EU Studies Program will last a lifetime.
As the group came back together to enjoy a final farewell dinner, the emotions set in that our final days here in Strasbourg, and together as a group, are drawing near. It was an emotional time for everyone, especially as we enjoyed champagne afterwards with our wonderful coordinator, Sven, sharing our favorite times during our stay here. Leaving is definitely bittersweet. The people I have gotten to meet and the amazing places I have gotten to see during my stay will be something I will always cherish and never forget. This was an amazing experience.

And now for a final au revoir!

-Kate Kornacki