SPC Paris: I have dreamed about traveling!

My trip to Paris was an experience I will never forget. My whole life I have dreamed about traveling, I have always wanted to see the world and experience new cultures and this trip was the start of it all. I had never been out of the country before so when I read about this trip I knew it was something I needed to be a part of. After a long day of travel we had finally landed in Paris. Boarding the boat tour and seeing the Eiffel tower sparkle was surreal, I really enjoyed just walking around and observing everyone. Everything is different, even down to the way they dress. On this trip we saw so much! Noter dame, Saint Chappelle, the Eiffel tower, Musee Dorsee, the palace of Versailles, christmas markets and so much more.

The weather was perfect, it was cold and we had several beautiful sunny days. The best was when we went to the top of the Eiffel tower, it was so clear you had a perfect view of the whole city. The very top was definitely cold and windy but the stunning view made it all worth it. The Christmas markets were fun to walk around, seeing all the different food and shops. Montmartre had to be one of my favorite places, its the art district and everything was so pretty to look at. The buildings are all a little different and each having a story behind it. Overall this trip is something i will never forget,
if anything it has only fueled my love for travel and experiencing new cultures.

– Sydnee, SPC Paris Study Abroad Program, December 2025