[matthewg]

Originally posted by lionlove
Wow, thanks for all the advice. I am going to be in Aix-En-Provence which is in Provence. It's near Marseille and all the topless beaches and celebrity hangouts Valkyrie, thanks for the idea for using credit cards. With the peding switch from francs to euros, my non-math brain would have trouble with all the different currencies. Sorry to hear that you found the only bad food in all of France. Rugby center? I didn't even know they played rugby in France I guess I learn new things everyday.

I am scared about losing touch with my sorority. Alot has changed this semester and I'm scared about what will change when I'm gone. Our chapter has 4 girls abroad now (3 in England, 1 in Australia) and although they try to keep in touch with email and post cards, it is hard to be out of the loop for a whole semester.

Overall, I am really excited about going. I FINALLY have my visa (I had a whole lot of trouble and I finally had to drive from my school in PA to the French consulate in Boston to get it ) c'est la vie. All of the rest of my paperwork is done and on Jan. 18 I leave for Provence!!!

Claire

Have a wonderful time in France - the Provence is stunning. And don't miss skiing in the nearby French Alps - some of the best in Europe.
1 Euro + 10% currently equals a US Dollar.
Travel as much as you can and try to make it to Italy as well.
Good luck and don't let the French discourage you with their "love" for the English language. If you try to speak French, they'll be happy.
Lo's of fun,
matthewg