How do you say.....FRANCE!

Hey all,

This is my first post in France although I've already been here for a week - let's just say that their internet situation is....interesting!!

I am settling in though and have classes starting monday including Italian, French, Mythology, Literature and some other things. From the sounds of it, they will be pretty easy (I guess internation students get breaks from the teachers a lot).

This was a majorly hard week for me, starting with the fact that we walked to our residence in the rain with all our luggage trying not to get lost!!! I was so tired the first day that I slept for about 14 hours. At that point all I could think was.... WHAT HAVE I DONE! I then proceeded to beg my parents to let me come home for the next four days. However, I have done some exploring of Lille and love the city a lot! It's a nice size with lots of activities but does not feel unsafe or hectic. I think I could get used to it!!

My room at residence is a tiny shoe-box but it's newly renovated and I have three huge windows. I also have my own fridge and a sink but no shower or toilets. From what I hear, that's normal? The international residence is certainly loud - all these different languages competing with themselves ahaha but I have met people from the US, Columbia, Turkey, Brazil, France, Canada you name it!!

The campus is a giant stone building that used to be a church, it's quite the sight! It's small but seems easy enough to get around, I'll let ya know!!

I also celebrated my 21st birthday going out for cheap pizza and wine with a few girls....it was not home but I had fun nonetheless.

Here are some pictures of Lille, I will post more when my internet connection is better!!!

I LOVE YOU ALL, MWAH!