CLC Year Abroad Podcast - Le Mans

Welcome to the CLC Year Abroad Podcast - a podcast series that aims to provide a deeper insight into what it’s really like to live abroad, whether that be for students currently planning their Year Abroad or for those fascinated by the cultures and customs of other countries. There’s lots to consider when planning a Year Abroad, which is why this series has been made to help break down living abroad into a less abstract concept. Featuring interviews with students who have already completed their Year Abroad, this podcast asks questions that help to paint a picture of life in a specific part of the world and yield valuable pieces of advice learnt through the experiences of those who have already lived in these places.

In this episode, Alex Fice interviews Hannah Sherry about her experience living and teaching in Le Mans in France, covering what it’s like living in a homestay and different ways of integrating into life in a new city.

See below for episode highlights.

Le Mans Cathedral. Credit: Hannah Sherry

Credit: Hannah Sherry

Credit: Hannah Sherry

Credit: Hannah Sherry

Episode Highlights:

1:27 - Why choose Le Mans?

2:52 - What was it actually like living there?

6:46 - Living in a homestay and speaking the language

9:55 - Hidden gems

13:35 - Benefits of living in smaller cities; finding natural spaces in urban areas

16:12 - What were the people like?

18:20 - Local customs

20:04 - Opportunities to travel

21:46 - Quickfire round (Le Mans Université, La Visitation, Christmas in Le Mans, boulangerie)

Credits:

Created and edited by Alex Fice

Music by Shaolin Dub (Ketsa), ‘Some Thoughts’, licensed by Creative Commons