Slowing Down in a Museum

I have not visited a museum or art gallery recently.  However, when I go to baseball games or even to children's museums, I am usually chasing kids around and do not have time to see what is right in front of me.

The picture at the beginning of the article really is worth a thousand words.  There is a mass of people snapping pictures instead of enjoying and embracing the work of art right in front of them.  It seems that, today, when people go to museums or landmarks, they need to take a plethora of pictures to prove they were there.


http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/12/travel/the-art-of-slowing-down-in-a-museum.html?_r=0

As I go to different museums in Paris, I will make an extra effort to connect with the art, instead of just snapping a picture.  I know my family will want to see pictures of my travels, but my main focus will be on the actual art and the experience.  In addition, I want to spend time observing the less popular pieces, as opposed to pieces like the Mona Lisa. 

Bonjour!

Bonjour! My name is Kylie; I am a junior at Kennesaw State University, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Criminology.

I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to study abroad in Paris this summer! I have always wanted to study abroad, and my parents strongly encouraged me to pursue this dream. I chose Paris because I wanted to fully immerse myself into a new culture, while still being able to have some comforts of home (like my phone!).

I am most excited about some of the places I will be visiting, like Disneyland Paris and the Harry Potter traveling exhibition. Experiencing these things from a different cultural perspective will be a once in a lifetime experience. I am also looking forward to staying in French dorms, eating French food, and using the French transportation. Essentially, living in a completely different way than I am used to. However, I also have some reservations. I am extremely close with my family, and I know that I am going to struggle with being homesick. Additionally, the language barrier will be a hurdle that I will have to face the entire time I am in Paris, but hopefully I can learn and practice enough to facilitate communication. Finally, I am so concerned about pickpocketing! JB did calm some of my fears regarding pickpocketing, but it is still a reality that will, no doubt, grace our program.

Until next time! Au revoir!