Alexandra Zabalza
Hi! I'm Alex and I am studying Sociology, French, and Women's & Gender Studies! I will be studying in the Nantes Immersion Program to improve my French and gain a new perspective while abroad. In my spare time, I love crafts and watching new shows :)
Blogs by Alexandra Zabalza
IES Abroad Nantes: 5 Program Benefits
The IES Nantes program has numerous resources and opportunities so I have done my best to list and describe them below to give a glimpse of what being in the...
Budgeting Abroad
When considering studying abroad, finances are almost always a part of the conversation. In this blog post I will be going over some advice for the studying...
Weekend in Paris & Giverny
A few weeks ago, a few of my IES Abroad friends and I decided to go to Paris for a weekend. The trip left the group chat and this was our experience :)
Being Abroad: Initial Emotions and Adjustment
The different emotions I experienced my first few weeks abroad and the reassurance of orientation which included a weekend excursion.
Predeparture: Becoming a Reality
Reflection on the past year leading up to me going abroad to begin my Study Abroad experience.