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The Best Film Festival for Francophiles: Richmond French Film Festival
Maria introduced me to French language and culture soon after we began seeing each other in 2014. As one of her favorite annual events had always been the French Film Festival in Richmond, Virginia, we naturally went together in 2015.…
Five Reasons Québec, Canada Should Be On Your Destination List
Out of all of the places that I have traveled, I have to say that the Province of Québec in Canada is one of my favorites. I have been to Québec three times now, and I can state with confidence…
Thirteen University Classes That Made Me Fluent in French
Choosing a major in college means locking yourself into taking many classes in a particular subject area. One of my majors in undergrad was French, and I thought it would be interesting to show you all the classes that I…
A French Major’s Research Project at a Liberal Arts University
My favorite French project was the final assignment in my Québécois Literature and Culture class during the fall semester of my senior year at the University of Mary Washington. After a semester of reading novels, watching movies, and learning about…
Three Reasons You Should Major in French
Choosing a college major is not a decision that you should make lightly. Deciding to dedicate four years of study to a subject that will more than likely influence your career path can be intimidating, and it seems that everyone…
How Learning French Changed My Life
Maria’s French-Language Journey When I was a small child, I told anyone who asked that I wanted to live in France when I grew up. Fast forward a couple decades and not much has changed! I truly consider myself a…
