I’m studying abroad in Poitiers, France for the spring semester. I chose Poitiers because it was a small enough university town that I would be fully immersed in the typical French lifestyle. It’s been great so far! I’ve been able to meet tons of new international friends, and even more U.S. friends! The international support network is amazing and since everything is so close in Europe, I’ve been able to take some amazing trips around France, visiting La Rochelle, Bordeaux, and Paris. 

Mariana Hernandez

University of Poitiers Exchange, Summer 2023