Grace Heaton
Hi! My name is Grace Heaton. I am thrilled to be studying abroad in Nantes in Spring 2024. I am a junior at Duquesne in Pittsburgh, PA studying Marketing, French, and German. I enjoy traveling, learning languages, and adventuring with friends.
Blogs by Grace Heaton
Vin-Filled Excursions
Since wine is such an important part of French culture, I am very grateful that IES Abroad’s program-sponsored excursions allowed us to experience it in several...
All’s Well on a Full Stomach
IES Abroad Nantes’s French Gastronomy course gives you good eats, lots of fun excursions, and so much information on how to savoir-vivre à la française.
Navigating a Long-Distance Relationship While Abroad
Navigating a long distance relationship while abroad can be very difficult, but is well worth it. All it takes is trust, a little extra effort, and a partner...
Do It Scared!
Delve into the world of life in Nantes, France with me as I discuss all that the adjustment period of study abroad brings!
The Do's and Don'ts of Living in Vienna
Vienna is known for its amazing art scene, cultural activities, and polite people.
Coffee Culture in Vienna
As a fellow coffee and tea addict, I think it is part of my duty as a Vienna correspondent to tell you all of my favorite coffee spots in the city.
Potato Chips: A Key Souvenir of Austrian Culture
One of the best things about studying abroad with IES Abroad is that they organize optional and mandatory excursions for students to partake in over the course...
Fall Break: Baking, Beaches, and Chipotle
If Vienna were on the beach, it would be the perfect city for me.
Marseille? Psych! Mallorca is Close Enough!
One thing that travel teaches you is flexibility, especially when dealing with budget airlines like RyanAir.
Pancakes for Dinner?
Pro-tip: one of the best ways to make friends abroad is to make pancakes for them.
Bags Packed and Bucket Lists Written!
Pre-departure for any study abroad program or exciting vacation, it's so important to have a bucket list of all the interesting things you want to see and do...