Study Abroad-Marseille, France 2009

To answer the question I have been getting all last week...France was awesome. The three weeks spent were incredible. Judging by the pictures, one would guess that it was pure vacation, and when we weren't in class from 9am-5pm, it was. However, it was an experience that was definitely worth doing. The entire three weeks was an intense session of school and culture. I also met some really cool people, class mates and the French alike. I could make this post go on for pages, but instead I'll give the 30 second version and if anyone is interested in anything further, let me know.

The highlights of the schooling were:
A visit to Euromediterranee Marseille where we learned about one of the largest urban renewal projects in Eur ope.
Had guest lectures and visits from some multi-national companies located in Marseille.
Eurocopter
Gemalto
CMA CGM
L'Occitane

Saw one of the largest nuclear power sites in the world (Didn't really see it--it is getting built still)
Had classes at the EuroMed School of Management on Global Capital Markets, International Management, and guest lectures from Prof.'s from all over Europe on a variety of topics.

The tourist stuff included, the beach, food, concerts, St. Tropez, Cannes, Monaco, hiking and swimming.

I feel very lucky to have gone and fortunate enough to have a supportive family to allow me to do this. I have narrowed down the 818 pictures I took to about 390 and uploaded them to my Flickr page. I hope you enjoy them.