Bradley Cooper is an American film, theatre, and television actor. He is known for his roles in the films The Hangover, The A-Team, Wedding Crashers, and Limitless. In 1997, he received a BA (Hons) in English from Georgetown University. He became fluent in French at Georgetown and spent six months as an exchange student in Aix-en-Provence, France.

Taking out an extra course during your time in France will mean you can practice something you’re interested in, with the locals - what better way to have fun whilst you’re learning, we say. With so many free hours, it’s easy to stuff yourself silly with choucroute and slurp on fine wine: and although that’s an equally beneficial way to improve your language (as long as you’re oohing and aahing with the Frenchies), you can also get another insight into the culture, the people and their habits.

 

From cooking courses to clown workshops, find your ideal way to pass the time here:

One of the most aggravating aspects of the "before you go" period is without a doubt, packing; and with new airline checked-baggage regulations, the task is about to become even more frightening. By now, you’ve surely asked the question that even the lightest of packers ponder: How do I pack an entire year’s worth of belongings into one suitcase? That answer is simple. You don’t. Instead, you should pack the absolute necessities for the first few months, and plan to purchase or ship what you will need later on.