How Louis XIV Became My Loyal Travel Companion and a Pillar of My Love for France
I have been cultivating my love for France, the French language, and French culture for the better part of a decade. Throughout my Francophile journey, one historical figure has become a recurring theme: King Louis XIV. Though I certainly don’t…
Three Captivating Québécois Novels Francophiles Will Love
While studying French at the University of Mary Washington, Maria and I were lucky enough to study under a professor who specializes in Québécois literature. As French majors, we recognize that in an academic setting, professors often focus on and…
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…
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…
Why Studying Abroad in Canada Might be Right for You
Jalen and I spent spring break of 2018 in Canada on a short-term, faculty-led study abroad trip. It was a wonderful, memorable experience that we are excited to share with you. If you want to learn about our time and…
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…
