Today is my sixth day in St. Laurent du Var, I can't believe it! It has taken me a while to begin posting because every day has been packed with activities. From the luxurious beaches of Cannes to the ancient village St. Paul de Vence I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here.  My family is truly incredible; the mother, Sophie is a story teller and she is always energetic and has been incredibly hospitable. The three boys, Mario Luis and Giani remind me a lot of my own brothers! They are always singing and dancing around the house, just like we do back home! The father works in a Lacoste store and is always friendly to my roommate and me! The most difficult thing for me to adjust to so far is definitely the time change. Only recently have I begun falling asleep before one in the morning! Overall, I am having a blast here so far! Photos are soon to come but maintenant je dois dormir! a bientot!

Hello Everyone!


My name is Shannon Doyle, I am a junior at Sewickley Academy and I will be participating in the St. Laurent French home-stay this summer. I come from a family of seven, I am the second oldest of my five siblings. I've traveled to a few other countries before, but this will be my first time going to France so needless to say I am incredibly excited! It has been my dream to go there since I was a little girl. Since kindergarten, I've been studying French; my family has multiple home videos where I’m singing “Frère Jacques” and “Alouette”. I am ecstatic to know that this summer I will finally be able apply what I've learned in a real setting. True fluidity within a language can seldom be achieved without immersion. Hopefully, during this trip I will be able to hone my skills and take them to a new level. Additionally, I am really looking forward to discovering the culture of the Rivera. From what I've heard, it sounds like an outstanding area. Though I am a bit nervous to be far from home, I cannot wait to meet my host family and everyone headed on the trip!