Remnants of the Nazi Era in Germany Today

The Nazi era was undoubtably one of the worst periods history has ever recorded…

Reflections: A Week in London

Saturday, October 24th, 2015

My first full day in London has been nothing short of spectacular. After rising at the crack of dawn (and by dawn I really mean eight o’clock), we scarfed down some breakfast and found wifi at a nearby Starbucks like any…

Dinner with a Holocaust Survivor

One evening during our week in Paris on The Village Program, Dr. Mackaman’s JourneyMUNICH History…

Paris Street Art // October 22nd, 2015

Street Art // October 22nd, 2015

From Bayous to Baguettes

Finding beauty wherever you go

Bon appétit: Bonjour from Pontlevoy France!

Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es — Jean Anthelme Brillat- Savarin

History In the Streets

Here in the small village of Pontlevoy, France we have a museum showing the history of our town that’s spread all over its streets, showcasing how the town has changed and remained constant through a series of old photographs. Taking into account my recent journey to Munich and the…

A-Maze-ing: Is It Same or Different? (France-is-New Orleans-is-Home)

It’s amazing to think about the life I now live in France. It is amazing because I am astonished how the “same is different” yet the “difference is the same” when I think about here and my other home, back in New…

What No One Tells You About Leaving the Gulf Coast

Leaving my small town was one of the most nerve racking things I’ve ever had to do. How does a 19 year old go from white sand beaches and salt air to fields and rivers? (Especially if that’s all she has ever ever known!)

The Village of Pontlevoy

The tiny village of Pontlevoy is a historic little town that will forever hold a piece of my heart. I spent three…