After a previous stint in London with a study abroad program hosted by my undergraduate school, I was hooked. Because my London experience was so amazing, I knew I’d jump at another chance to experience that again. So in grad school, when an opportunity came up to study in Lyon, France for two weeks, I convinced three buddies to come along with me. What happened next was a formation of a lifelong friendship.
Read MoreIt's the middle of January and part of my grad school's abroad program itinerary is to visit Perouges. A medieval walled town just north of Lyon. The oblong town traces its roots back to 8th century, according to locals, and was home to artisans, bakers, weavers, farmers, and the nobility. It was a stop along the way for nobles getting to Paris, the heart of the nation.
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