Question

In the Travel to France Project, you create a travel plan for travel and study in two or three regions of France EXCLUDING Paris by writing an essay that is part of an imaginary application for scholarship money to travel and study in France.

Location: Alsace
Area of study: Finance

Part one (at least one paragraph of 10 sentences) - Introduction Introduction to your travel plans showing your knowledge of where you are going: indicate the regions you intend to visit describe the city, town, village you will use as your base and why you will stay there situate each region geographically give some historical and cultural background to the regions you will visit

Part two (at least one paragraph) - details of the travel project and its theme Describe the theme you have identified Explain the places you will visit and study - think of what we have looked at in history, geography, art, social questions. You are trying to explain the field research you plan to do while in the different regions and you want to show that you already have a good sense of the regions and what you want to study there.

Part three (at least one paragraph) – Conclusion Draw your overview to a close by giving ideas of other places of cultural, historical, and purely pleasurable interest that you would be able to visit during your stay. These places of interest can be in your regions and also outside in another of it depending on where your regions are located.

Answer 1

Embarking on the Travel to France Project is an exciting prospect, focusing on Alsace as the primary location for my exploration.

Alsace, nestled in northeastern France, boasts a rich historical and cultural tapestry, shaped by its unique position between French and German influences. Choosing Strasbourg as my base provides access to this cultural mosaic, allowing me to delve into its captivating blend of medieval architecture, quaint villages, and renowned gastronomy. Additionally, the strategic location facilitates exploration of neighboring regions, each with distinct identities waiting to be unraveled.

My thematic focus centers on Finance, aiming to dissect economic intricacies specific to each region. In Alsace, the emphasis will be on understanding the economic interplay between French and German influences, exploring the historical roots of this dynamic.