WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS

The Art, Design and French students joined forces for the European Summer, starting their journey in the City of Love. The widespread reputation as a global art capital contributes to the romantic ambiance of Paris, where art and love are often synonymous, considering the city’s foremost artistic style, Romanticism. Some reflections below capture the essence of experience our students lived and the long-term memories of Paris they created.

“We started exploring the city as soon as we landed, walking along the River Seine, with its incredibly intricate structure and immense detail, and got our first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower within minutes of arriving. We visited the Musée du Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay, homes to highly influential historical artists as well as a tour of the stunning Palace of Versailles. From the Renaissance works of Da Vinci, including the Mona Lisa, to the vast and incredible collection of Impressionist paintings by Van Gogh and Monet, it was truly an awe-inspiring experience to see the pieces that have been studied and admired, for years, in person.”

Next up, the beautiful city of Florence, Italy, for the Art and Design students and the glorious South of France for the French contingent.

“The heat in Italy felt as heavy as the marble used to create the statue of David. From Botticelli to Michelangelo, we saw it all, never deterred by the elements. We were transported through time whilst visiting the ancient ruins of Rome and the famous Pompeii, visualising the lives of the people that lived there so many centuries ago. The rich history of these cities and the incredibly complex architectural styles were unlike anything we’d seen before”.

Whilst Art & Design students enjoyed the cities of Italy, the French students were taking in the breathtaking beachfronts of the Côte D’Azur, marveling at the historic cities and their inherent elegance… mais bien sur! In Antibes, they spent the mornings at the Centre International d’Antibes, in French conversation classes with other students of all different nationalities and cultures. When not exploring and living with their host families, the girls were making connections despite language barriers and experienced what the Côte d’Azur had to offer. Hot-ticket items included exploring the extravagant Palais Princier de Monaco, walking down the red carpet for the Cannes Film Festival, and admiring the crystal-clear Mediterranean from a catamaran. Oh la la!

It really was a Eurotrip to write home about!