girls in front of Sacre-Coeur!

week 2

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January 20th 2008
Our first week is now over. I am getting more accustomed to the city and have learned some key rules, such as not to go shopping on Saturday, when the entire city of Paris floods the streets. It was a miserable experience. The big semiannual sales are going on right now, so it is tempting to buy new things. But I haven’t even worn all of the clothes I brought yet! Classes at Paris-VII start tom ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more