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Circumstance Seven

Circumstance Seven

Circumstance One: ¶ An American student studying in France reads an English translation of Victor Hugo’s Notre Dame de Paris (known in…
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Harrison OtisOct 31, 2015
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Paris je t’aime

Paris je t’aime

Last night we were in the middle of a friend’s 24th birthday party. I was vaguely attempting to dance when someone asked me where she could…find an outlet. We went searching into the next room, where the TV was playing and there was already a crowd. The screen read “4 attentats fatals à Paris.” The only choice was to stop and watch. Everyone who came into the room stayed, or after a while went into the kitchen to get away from the TV. ¶ We are a 40 minute train ride from Paris. I have visited some of the places the bombs went off, with some of the people who were at the party.
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Harrison OtisNov 14, 2015
The American Legacy

The American Legacy

When I arrived in Rambouillet, France, my host family was surprised to see me. Not that I was unexpected: my family (the G — s) had already…
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Harrison OtisSep 5, 2015
Day 17: C’est Difficile à Dire*

Day 17: C’est Difficile à Dire*

*I make no claim that this phrase is grammatically correct. It may very well be the opposite. Please consult an expert for accurate…
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Harrison OtisAug 9, 2015
Day 8: Wenn Ein Freund Bittet

Day 8: Wenn Ein Freund Bittet

Last Sunday I attended the International Christian Church, downstairs in an office building next to the REWE Supermarkt. When I walked in…
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Harrison OtisAug 2, 2015
Day 5: Schloss und Stiftskirche

Day 5: Schloss und Stiftskirche

Today I sat and talked about literature with people from around the world in an 11th century castle.
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Harrison OtisAug 1, 2015
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