Submitted by Emily Richardson on the 2020 winter session program in Paris, France and Geneva, Switzerland sponsored by the School of Nursing…
This past week was very fun. I finally learned how to use the Paris Metro. I have never had to use a metro before at all as my Mom and friends have always mapped the route out for me or would just have me follow them. But with the strike ending in Paris, I have had a chance to actually learn how to use a metro. It was kinda hard because everything is in French, but now that I have the hang of it, it is very easy. The name of the metro in France is the RER. Typically, we will take RER B around Paris or use the 6 line to get around. Since the strike ended, it is extremely easy to get around. It typically takes less than half an hour to get to where you are going, unless it is during rush hour. Rush hour in the morning is pretty crazy, the train cars are usually completely full. But rush hour in the evening is not as bad. More than likely, I will have to stand up, but besides that, it isn’t incredibly packed.
There was one day last week when our group went to get on the Metro, but the train cars were so packed that three others and I were not able to get on the same train. Fortunately, we were able to use our skills to get to the right place and we were able to meet everyone for our tour of the Latin Quarter.
