I spent 3 days in Paris with my grandparents. The trip became less about seeing the city and more about seeing them.

Traveling with my grandparents internationally made us even closer.

Alexi Jones

• During my semester abroad, I spent three days in Paris with my grandparents and their friends.
• We mixed structure with spontaneity, and I enjoyed seeing the city through their eyes.
• I learned so much about my grandparents from observing them during the trip.

When I decided to study abroad in Ireland in 2024, I expected lots of pubs, great music, rainy days, and a fair share of homesickness.