Let there be school...

So this is my third day in Paris. We started our classes yesterday and the only way to describe it would be LONG. We split the day into two parts, one from 9:30 to 12:30 and then from 1:30 to 4:00. After that, we can spend the day however we please. Both of the classes so far are concentrated on getting each and every one of us as fluent as possible. We might cover some other things later, but I'm not sure. We have a good bit of homework every day, takes a couple hours. But really, when we are getting 9 credit hours in a 6-week span, it's only to be expected.
The city is amazing, truly. The weather is so nice, never getting above about 70 degrees. We just keep the window open all the time, we have some nice french-style windows. Bugs apparently are just not a problem in France, which is a blessing since Atlanta is infested with mosquitoes right now.
It also doesn't get dark till about 10:30 which is throwing me off. It's the different longitude I think. The sun just doesn't stay down as long here. Means that I have more time to explore the city though, which is nice.
I have walked more in the three days I've been here than I have in the last month I bet. Everything is within walking distance and it's simply the easiest way to get around. I'm very glad that mom and Brandon made me get good walking shoes. Today I didn't wear them and wore sandals instead and am regretting it. Didn't get blisters thankfully, but they're pretty sore.
Exploring-wise, I've had some fun. Yesterday a couple of us just walked around with no real purpose, I eventually went to a supermarket (or, supermarche as they call it here) and bought some nutella and bread for an easy snack. Nutella's cheap and everywhere you look over here, which I like, since I find it delicious. :)
The food at the MIJE is mediocre at best. It's cafeteria food, kinda on par with Brittain dining hall, but with only three options. But, I don't have to pay for it, so I can't complain. And today's meal was actually awesome since it was American food :D It seriously reminded me of home since it was french fries and 'steak' which was really a hamburger without the bun. It was actually quite good which I was happy for since our meals thus far haven't been spectacular.
After class today, I went with a couple people to Notre Dame for probably the third time. It's just so majestic that I don't get bored with it. Each time I notice something different. AND!! Today at Notre Dame we saw BON JOVI!! Seriously, I'm not joking. I got a picture too:

I have a zoomed-in version on fb if you don't believe it's him :)
We had a good time finding lots of restaurants in the Latin Quarter, which is right next to Marais, where we are. We are making plans for the rest of the week and for the rest of this trip, so I'm getting very excited about all I'm going to get to do! For now, more homework to so.
Love to all!
-Austin