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First Impressions don't count

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September 7th 2008
Rain. That is all it does in Northern France. At least that is the seemed the first day I arrived in Lille. Actually, even now I'm pretty sure that's all it does. But now it's a bit prettier. My first day, I was overwhelmed and felt lonely. But that evening, I met some other Americans, a girl from England, and my next door neighbor from Africa. After that, everything improved. Diana is fro ... read more

Europe » France » Nord-Pas de Calais » Lille

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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