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10 Helpful Tips for Students
Now that all is said and done, I have made an updated list for students looking to study abroad in Rennes/France. Some of these tips will...
Jacob Graham
Feb 1, 20236 min read
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Back Home...
After 4 months in France, I am finally back in the islands that I call home. I am extremely grateful for this experience and I know that...
Jacob Graham
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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Mont-Saint-Michel
Fortress. Abbey. Prison. Over the years, various parts of the Mont-Saint-Michel complex have served the needs of its inhabitants, its...
Jacob Graham
Jan 9, 20233 min read
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Fast Food in Rennes
Fast food culture is different in France, and that reflects in the fast food available in Rennes. In this article, I will examine the...
Jacob Graham
Jan 7, 20233 min read
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Rennes School of Business
This article is dedicated to Rennes School of Business (RSB) and will cover student life, facilities, and classes. I know that I had many...
Jacob Graham
Dec 21, 20224 min read
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Cultural quirks (and shocks), university student edition
I acknowledge that some of the cultural shocks in this article will probably be influenced by my socialization with people who are mostly...
Jacob Graham
Nov 28, 20224 min read
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Tips for Exchange Students
If you are a student at UH Manoa or a student from Hawaii and are planning to study abroad in Rennes or even France, some of these tips...
Jacob Graham
Nov 6, 20225 min read
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2 months in Rennes
My study abroad in Rennes, and by extension Europe, has been a cultural experience in many more ways than I initially expected. One of...
Jacob Graham
Nov 6, 20223 min read
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Cultural quirks (and shocks)
As I approach 1 month and 2 weeks in France, I have come to pick up on certain aspects of French culture. Culture is a nebulous term, but...
Jacob Graham
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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A day in Saint-Malo
This post is dedicated to my experience at Saint-Malo, which is a port and resort town about an hour north of Rennes. I tried to include...
Jacob Graham
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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A month later... les rêveries (musings)
This past Sunday, I visited Saint-Malo, a beautiful resort town, about an hour north of Rennes. I have a lot to say about this...
Jacob Graham
Sep 29, 20224 min read
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What kind of food is there in Rennes?
I was debating whether to keep this section as part of a very long article on my first week in Rennes or make it its own separate...
Jacob Graham
Sep 18, 20222 min read
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First Impressions: My first week in Rennes
I met up with the Well'Come Team at Gare de Rennes (Rennes Train Station). Well'Come team members Lucas & Lucas (yes they are both named...
Jacob Graham
Sep 9, 20223 min read
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USA to France: Transportation
Flights: It took three flights to arrive in France. I started from Honolulu and boarded a plane to San Francisco. From San Francisco, I...
Jacob Graham
Sep 4, 20223 min read
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Pre-Departure: Visa
TIPS FOR OBTAINING A FRENCH VISA (MIX students) The French visa application process can seem daunting and confusing. Still, with proper...
Jacob Graham
Jul 12, 20225 min read
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