field trips – Hamilton in France

March 12, 2024November 27, 2025 tomeisench field trips

Castle hopping adventures – Loire Valley Field Trip

Our recent field trip to the Loire Valley was a whirlwind of history, architecture, and cultural immersion. Over the course of two days, we delved into the heart of France's rich heritage, encountering the region's most iconic landmarks ! Our journey in the cradle of French Renaissance commenced at the Clos Lucé, where we stepped … Continue reading Castle hopping adventures – Loire Valley Field Trip

February 3, 2024November 27, 2025 tomeisench field trips

On dirait le Sud ! – Spring ’24 Orientation

Bienvenue à Paris ! Orientation for the Spring Semester of 2024 in Paris kicked off with a whirlwind of activities, setting the stage for the academic and cultural journey ahead. After touring Reid Hall - their academic base for the semester - students headed down to the majestic Seine river for a unique boat trip … Continue reading On dirait le Sud ! – Spring ’24 Orientation

My favorite part of the internship at the Secours Populaire was the two weeks I spent at Rue Montcalm, theirfood pantry. In the morning I stocked shelves in the basement, where they keep meticuloustrack of every single food/toiletry item they have. [...] They provide lunch thereand everyone eats together in the kitchen, which was a really wholesome and uniquely Frenchexperience. In the afternoons they open for business, and I helped hand out a full shoppingcart’s worth of products to everyone who came through."
- Mercedes Girona '20, Hamilton College