Category Archives: Students

Lightning Strikes at La Giraudière

Posted on July 4, 2017 by La Giraudiere

A Dramatic Day: Bonjour! My name is Asha and I am a volunteer here at La Giraudière as you may remember from my introductary post which you can view here. Last Wednesday became an unusual day for us here as … Continue reading →

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Two new volunteers hit up the French countryside.

Posted on July 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Volunteers in French Countryside Here I am, writing my first blog post after my first sleep at La Giraudiere. And what a wonderful sleep it was!! Upon my arrival I met a group of warm friendly easygoing people. All my … Continue reading →

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Learn French at La Giraudiere

Posted on July 7, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Learn French at La Giraudiere A wonderful opportunity exists to Learn French at La Giraudiere or if you already have mastered some basic French to improve your skills. Currently 6 of the volunteers at La Giraudiere can speak French and … Continue reading →

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South West France ? Mais j’ai de la chance!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Southwest France proves to be an invaluable addition to this American’s gap year. Katherine, a nineteen-year-old taking the opportunity to learn about the world by exploring it, arrived on the scene in South West France Monday, May 2nd.  Afforded a range … Continue reading →

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We welcome another gap year student

Posted on May 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Charles, an American student who has made the impeccable choice of taking a gap year, arrived on the scene Friday, the 13th of May. Perfect timing to welcome someone who has fully embraced superstiton (he doesn’t know the Stevie Wonder … Continue reading →

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