Dear Pre-departure Self, As I sit here in a cafe, nearing the completion of my semester at Kedge Business School in Bordeaux, France, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible growth and transformation this global experience has brought me. If I could reach out to you before you embarked on this adventure, here’s what…
Tag: Fall 2023
Reflecting on Barcelona
As I sit here reflecting on my time abroad, with less than three weeks left in the semester, I find myself eager to share the insights that I have gained since my departure. This journey has changed me greatly, and I am so very glad I took the leap of faith to study abroad. I…
La vie est belle
Embarking on my academic journey as a student in Bordeaux, France, attending KEDGE Business School has been a transformative experience that extends beyond the classroom walls. Bordeaux, a city synonymous with charm and history, provides the backdrop for a holistic immersion into the realms of soft skills, technical acumen, and cross-cultural agility. Nestled in the…
Embracing Growth in Spain
As fate would have it I ended up only having class twice a week. Around half the normal amount for the typical Spanish university student and even less for an American one. My lucky draw of classes left me with the utmost free time to develop my skills outside of the classroom. These are some…
Navigating the Spanish Lifestyle
Hola a todos, These last few weeks have been nothing short of energizing, filled with vibrant experiences, academic challenges, and a few unexpected adjustments. As someone who is used to the hustle and bustle of an American lifestyle, I found it initially difficult to adjust to the relaxed Spanish way of life. Spaniards tend to…
La Vie à l’Étranger
As a Mexican-American woman, I have struggled with finding my identity and adapting to both of these cultures my whole life but after so many years, I finally started to feel comfortable until I moved here. It is quite normal in our society to have more than one nationality or cultural background, we are the…
Success Abroad: Navigating the Spanish Classroom
After a month of classes, I maintain my previous blog post’s point that my courses are quite manageable. The lecture duration and material covered so far have been achievable with plenty of extra time to see the sights of Barcelona. In two of my courses; Understanding Spain through History & Art, and Arte en España,…
La Vie Étudiante
Salut! The Bordeaux blog is back, and I have more updates. KEDGE Business School has quite a lot of programs for international students, and I am currently in the Masters Year Two program. We were given the opportunity to choose a major with six set classes for the semester or the general track which gave…
La Vie Bordelaise
Bonjour! My name is Maria Cortes and I am a junior here at Pitt CBA, majoring in Marketing and Finance with a minor in French. I grew up in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico as well as Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and now I live in Bordeaux, France! The exchange program I picked is called KEDGE Business School in…
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