Keanan Gleason
<p>Bonjour! My name is Keanan Gleason, I am from Albuquerque, New Mexico, but currently live in Iowa where I am a third year student at Grinnell College. I am double-majoring in Economics and French, and this spring I will be studying abroad in Nantes, France! I hope to get to know my temporary home by going on lots of runs, eating at various restaurants, and exploring with friends.</p>
Blogs by Keanan Gleason
How was my semester abroad? Nantes too shabby!
Don’t worry, I’ve got a plethora of similarly cheesy puns, but you’re Nantes going to hear them.
Unsolicited advice for traveling while abroad
Traveling to and discovering new cities is in integral aspect of studying abroad. Thus, I have a few general tips for making the most of your adventures.
Politics
A discussion about U.S. national politics and what's it's like to live abroad in our current political climate.
Food!
Let's talk about an integral part of life in any city, it's that stuff you consume about three times a day.
Normandy
A recap and reflection of a weekend trip to Normandy with IES Abroad.
A day in the life
A "typical" day in the life of yours truly
Bordeaux, oenology
A recap of my trip to Bordeaux and my experience with oenology
My Perfect Study Abroad Match: Nantes
All about why I like Nantes and the program here!
Settling down, adapting
After three and a half weeks in France, I recap what have learned both inside and outside the classroom.
Engulfed in castles, food, French
After my first week in France I take a moment amidst the chaos of orientation and adventures to reflect on my experience thus far.
Runners take your mark, set...
In this post, I discuss my pre-departure sentiment, preparation, and expectations. I also talk about my goals for the semester.