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    What I Miss Most about the U.S.A. When Abroad

    When I moved from Missouri to Marseille, France, I thought it would be for just a school year. But...
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    Confessions of a France Study Abroad Student

    Sitting in an American classroom with a French textbook can only do so much.  Sure, it provides the base...
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    Gratitude: Challenge & Choice Part 1

    Blankets wadded up on my bed, stray granola bar wrappers on my dresser, an untouched agenda hiding under a...
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    9 Things I Learned From My Summer Abroad

    Nutella, chocolate macaroons and café au lait.  I tasted ’em all during my summer in Toulouse, France.  But beyond...
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    5 Ways to Fight Homesickness

    I never thought I’d be the type to get homesick.  I’ve never been a homebody and have a huge...
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    Inside the Life of an Au Pair in Europe

    Traveling abroad often costs a pretty penny, but several women found their way around that hurdle.  Becoming an au...
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    A Step-by-Step Guide to Grocery Shopping Abroad

    No textbook or teacher could ever prepare for grocery shopping in a foreign country.  Even beyond the foods you’ve...
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    Why Living Abroad Isn’t Perfect

    A summer in France?  Ugh, I’m so jealous!  You’re going to have so much fun!  My summer is so...
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    Hey there, I'm Kristin, a Missouri girl living and working in southern France. I love planning weekend trips, sharing my best expat tips and sipping iced coffee.

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