Carlota: "Be mindful and have fun"
As part of the 30th anniversary of Erasmus, Irish students share with us their French experience. Discover for February, Carlota’s story
Irish students share their French experience with us.
Follow Carlota’s story!
Tell us a bit about yourself!
I’m half-Irish half-Spanish, studied psychology and French in Trinity College Dublin and did my Erasmus in Bordeaux, Victor-Segalen University
Why did you choose France?
Because I was studying French in college and wanted to improve my language skills
What are the outcomes from your study programme in France and international experience?
I definitely improved my French as well as learning a lot about French culture all whilst having great fun
Your favorite word in French?
Divertissement
We hope you enjoyed your French culture shock! Any memorable cultural fact, experience?
Everything being closed on Sundays, the forwardness of French men, drinking pastis at lunch time, eating far too much cheese bread and wine
The soundtrack of your stay in France?
La valse à mille temps : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK5X_Mb9daM
Have you brought back a French souvenir with you?
A French poetry book, postcards
Any French habit you have kept?
Saying santé instead of cheers whilst looking the other person in the eyes, drinking espressos alone whilst people watching
Where is your next destination?
Hamburg Germany
Share with us your motto!
Be mindful and have fun
