All posts tagged: paris

The end of an old chapter, the start of a new one

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I often start the beginning of a blog post saying something on the lines of ‘wow, I can’t believe I’m writing this’ etc. But when writing this blog post, I have to repeat myself. I cannot believe that the time has come for me to pack and move to Paris. It seems so long ago that I had found the family and skyped them for an interview. Yet here I am. It’s finally hit me. I’m moving to Paris for a year. Although the road has been smooth sailing so far, one thing that has had a slight effect on me is packing. Many people enjoy packing, and don’t get me wrong, I also do on the odd occasion. But when you’re trying to cram everything that you think you’ll need for the year in one luggage case it can get quite tough! But woe is me. How bad does that last sentence sound?! It feels a bit like getting ready for my first year at University again. Except for all the Supermarket value alcohol. That …

Parisian Bon Voyage Soiree

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Last weekend I had my closest and bestest friends up to celebrate (or weep perhaps!) my departure to Paris. Obviously, the theme I decided to go with was Parisian Chic, but I blended it with the right amount of British patriotism. Afternoon tea was served with a variety of sweet and savoury treats, including my homemade macaroons! The batches for the party came out pretty well, and I experimented with pinks and blues. Do I dare attempt to make them in Paris for my French family? That would be like someone making a British person a cup of tea – high expectations of them! After a day of catching up and walking down memory lane we headed into Liverpool to dance (or at least attempt on my part) the night away. I had ana amazing time, and it was wonderful to catch up with all my friends from home. Having moved away from where I grew up three years ago, I really do miss my friends. This year has had its ups and downs for me, …

Two weeks today

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So it’s two weeks today that I leave England and venture off on my gap year adventure in Paris. Even though it is so soon, for some reason my head still hasn’t got around to the reality of it all. It almost feels as if I am in a dream. I guess it will be once I am physically leaving and on a plane when the reality of it will hit me. Over the last year I have become quite well acquainted with Paris, having been there on my first holiday to Paris with my family to two different Art History trips with the University. Each time was different and unique, offering new views and experiences of the city. However, this time I won’t be going as a guest, but as a resident. As an Au Pair for the year, I will be fully submerged in the French/Parisian culture. Not only will I become a member of my host family for the year, but I will be attending a language school every week to improve …

Blogging life

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As my time draws near to giving the baton to another fellow student in the History of Art department to take over the running of the student blog, I have been thinking a lot about the future of this blog. Many probably do not know that I have used to have my own personal blog on a different domain, however, with the role of running this student blog I have long neglected my other site! For that reason, and the reason that I am really proud of this blog, I will now make this my new personal site! Although I will begin taking my posts in a different direction – mainly focusing on my time in Paris this year (Gulp, I am getting nervous!), I will still continue to have my posts about History of Art. This year I will begin my application to Masters programmes, and so this blog will also document this personal journey of mine.   So keep checking for updates on my gap-year, Masters applications, tips and general guides for studying …

Done and dusted

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This up-coming Monday is week 9. Week 9. I cannot believe that my last year at University is coming to an end. The last few weeks of this term has been stressful, I’m not gonna lie. Having handed in my dissertation and completed my 48 hour exam, I have now finished! My summer term has come and gone with a blink of an eye, and completing my work was quite anti-climatic, but exciting at the same time. Next week is the Graduation Ball which should be a lovely night – getting to see everyone dolled up and relaxing. The day after I leave to begin working at Wimbledon for two weeks, so I am leaving York in what feels like quite a rush. There are a few things that I now know having finished this year, and this is how much I have fallen in love with my course and the areas that I have studied. I cannot recommend York enough for History of Art. The tutors are amazing. I have been through a few rough patches this year and everyone …