Some have been in France before, and some haven’t—but all Hamilton in France students are excited about this new and unique experience that started a couple of weeks ago: living and studying in Paris. Why? Because they now get to speak French on a daily basis, live in a country with a different culture, take classes with a different academic approach, take up new personal and intellectual challenges, discover the intricacies of the Paris transportation system, and of course, they get to pick their favorite bakeries.

Here are a few photos from the past weeks, from the moment students first walked on French soil to their first classes at Reid Hall.

  • Students arrive at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • As an introduction to Paris, we went on a boat cruise on the Seine. It is a very peaceful way to discover the city.
  • Professor Lemaire teaches a French class as part of orientation.
  • At Reid Hall, we are lucky to be located near the neighborhood of Montparnasse and all its lovely crêperies.
  • During orientation, Professor Mongo-Mboussa teaches a class on Diversity in France.
  • On the first weekend, we went to see the historic neighborhood of Montmartre.
  • Another class that students take during orientation is an improvisation class. And it so happens that they have a limitless creativity!