June 12, 2023
FAH392Y0 Studies Abroad in Medieval Art and Architecture offered in Tours, France is a special initiative between the Summer Abroad office and the Department of Art History. The course runs from May 26th- June 24th, 2023. During the week of June 12th, Qiqi shared her experience as a student in FAH392Y0 in France.
Qiqi's Pre-Departure Video
This video records my preparation/ journey before leaving the city of Toronto and starting my amazing summer abroad in Tours, France! The flight lands in Paris, and the airport experiences before arriving are absolutely exciting.
Qiqi's FAH392Y0 Highlight Week Content
The classes and field trips for the France program were fun and enlightening. We have traveled to many towns that fully demonstrated the beauty of medieval art and architecture, and learned about the uniqueness of French culture.
The contents of the lectures are very inspirational, and it is particularly helpful to look at the artwork and sculptures in person to understand the meanings behind them.
The food in France is mouth-watering.
I strongly recommend trying the French specialties, such as goat cheese and galettes, as featured in my photos.
It is wonderful to enjoy these amazing foods with friends, and through field trips and travels we have built strong connections.
Domo is here in front of one of the most important religious institutions of Tours. The facade of the building is extremely detailed and beautiful. Can you guess the location? Hint: it is a religious building that usually stands in the center of the town.
Qiqi's Commute to Class
The daily commute to the Institute of Touraine is a fun way to start a day. We get to walk through the beautiful streets of Tours, and I particularly enjoyed the wide boulevard with trees on both sides.