Louise and her stay in Bordeaux

Louise: "La vie est belle!"

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Ireland

As part of the 30th anniversary of Erasmus, Irish students share with us their French experience. Discover Louise’s story:

Irish students share their French experience with us.
Follow Louise’s story!

Tell us a bit about yourself!
I am Irish, studying at the University of Limerick and I was on Erasmus in Université Toulouse 1 Capitole in Toulouse.

Why did you choose France?
I study French in University.

What are the outcomes from your study programme in France and international experience?
I learned so much from Erasmus. I adopted the local’s relaxed attitude to life and made friends from around the world.

Your favorite word in French?
Coucou

We hope you enjoyed your French culture shock! Any memorable cultural fact, experience?
Everything closes on a Sunday!

The soundtrack of your stay in France?
Scatman (I don’t know why but we always used to play it!)

Have you brought back a French souvenir with you?
My student card from UT1 and a mug with Toulouse written on it.

Any French habit you have kept?
Cycling as much as I can

Where is your next destination?
I am not sure yet, perhaps Paris to experience a different part of France.

Share with us your motto!
La vie est belle