Grace Heaton

Thank you to all the new friends, new places, and experiences gained throughout this semester, you will not be soon forgotten.

Here are some of my favorite things to see and do in Nantes!

Here are some of my favorite day trips from Nantes! I hope this inspires you to explore all that the Loire-Atlantique has to offer.

There are so many incredible places you could travel to during your semester in Nantes. Here are a few of my recommendations.

Cultural differences can be big or small, but all take some time to adjust to. For me, the biggest adjustment was definitely the French manifestation culture.

Did you know that there are ways to engage with your community while being abroad? Whether it’s volunteering or a little job, the possibilities are endless.

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...

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 can be very difficult, but is well worth it. All it takes is trust, a little extra effort, and a partner...

Delve into the world of life in Nantes, France with me as I discuss all that the adjustment period of study abroad brings!

It’s no secret that I love Taylor Swift.

Vienna is known for its amazing art scene, cultural activities, and polite people.

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.

Christmastime starts early in Vienna.

I can now say that I have been to a ball.

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...

If Vienna were on the beach, it would be the perfect city for me.

One thing that travel teaches you is flexibility, especially when dealing with budget airlines like RyanAir.

Pro-tip: one of the best ways to make friends abroad is to make pancakes for them.

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...