Nashville, Tennessee — This summer, several Belmont student-athletes spent some time abroad participating in Belmont’s study abroad program.
Throughout the summer, Belmont Athletics will highlight the experiences of our student-athletes as they meet and connect with new landscapes, cultures, and people.
our first reflection Eliza PaisleyA rising junior women’s soccer player from Franklin, Tennessee. During Maymester, Eliza traveled to France with other Belmont students.
Where did you study abroad this summer?
France (Paris and Nice)
What classes did you take?
Photography, Third Year Writing and Religion
What was your favourite memory?
Spend a full day walking and hiking in Antibes, appreciating its beauty and culture. Antibes is located on the Mediterranean Sea near Nice.
Is there a particular place you would like to visit again? If yes, where and why?
Parc Floral de Paris. It is one of the four botanical gardens in Paris and is located southeast of the city center of Paris. It is known for its azaleas, rhododendrons, and irises.
What was it about the culture and environment that surprised you the most?
French people are not as aloof and “mean” as people say. Everyone there is very passionate about their work and they love sharing their culture with us!
How was the food? What was your favorite food?
The food was amazing. My favorite food was the baguette sandwich. I probably ate one every other day. I also loved the chicken salad, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and capers. I still think about it sometimes, haha.
After living abroad for so long, what do you miss most about “home” (the US)?
I missed my independence. Driving, for example. Taking the subway and relying on others for things was definitely an adjustment, but I think that was just because I was in a new place.
