I've been adjusting to Parisian life a little every day. I've learned how to do grocery shopping in a city. Since I don't have a microwave so half of my college cuisine is out of question and I also don't have a stove (not that I bake things anyway) I've been exploring various French cheeses. So far I've tried Cambert and Brie. My local supermarket has so many options, it's overwhelming! I've also bought baguettes (so French!) and discovered the wonders of Tropicana Rouge Plaisir. It's a 100% juice blend of raspberry, grape, pomegranate, cherry, and blackberry juice, I believe. It's a little bit thick, but it's very tasty. I'm almost convinced it's the best juice ever.
I also learned that Parisians do not talk to each other. You'll sit next to them on the metro for twenty minutes and never mutter a word. That's probably been the hardest adjustment for me. I am a very social person and coming from OU, everyone is welcoming and inviting. It's not that Parisians are rude, they're just very reserved. Also, it's not like I'd strike up a conversation with any of them anyways... I'm nowhere near fluent enough to do that and I'd look like a total tourist.
My classes started this week, and I can say that it was definitely much different than syllabus week back home. For starters, my university has allowed students to register for courses over the maximum limit. This means that while I am registered for all my courses online, I might not be allowed to take all of them. Also, half my classes didn't start this week- one course starts next Tuesday and the other in two weeks. I'll find out by early next week what my schedule really is, hopefully. The whole thing is quite confusing and unorganized, I hope to find out more information next week... we'll see.
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