Starting to Settle In

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Nothing super exciting has happened over the last few days. But I have settled in a bit more and have mostly gotten over the jet lag. Yesterday I tried to get a phone number, which didn't work out. But I'm hoping this RIB number (French SIN) works out cause my PTSD from not having data is coming back. I went to a café down the street from my place. I've also uncovered the key to not getting pickpocketed - turning on Google Maps and some music with your AirPods. Then you're not wandering around looking like a tourist.  


oh yes busses go down the one-way streets

The most interesting/Megan thing that happened on the eve before school started was getting locked out of my Airbnb for a WHOLE HOUR while on the phone with a friend who helped me with moral support (god bless his soul). Thankfully we got through it with the power of friendship and FaceTime. I was about to call it quits and went to a hotel down the street.

Anyway, today was the "first" day of school. By "first", I mean it was more of an intro to ISC. Everyone there seems nice and more or less in the same boat as me. New to Paris and barely speaks French. I've met some girls from Toronto who seem fun. They also totally relate to having trouble with the doors here. They also hooked me up with a fire phone plan! 110GB of data and unlimited national talk and text for €14,99, about 22 CAD.

Tomorrow I'm committing to getting into the city!

Location: Paris, France

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