Classes are going reasonably well - I can understand most of the lectures, though I have some difficulty when I'm asked questions. Also, one of them has a 15-page final paper, which sounds extremely intimidating.
The 10th arrondissement is a nice area - my apartment is between the Opéra and the Canal St-Martin, which have a lot of shops and bars, and within walking distance of two Metro stations (Poissonière and Gare du Nord). I have a decent room, but it's difficult sharing space in the bathroom and kitchen with the couple hosting me; when I move into my permanent housing on Thursday, I'll have more space of my own, and there'll be a couple other American students living in the same apartment (though not from my program).
Places I've visited recently include:
Le Musee de l'Erotisme (link not safe for work) Kind of repetitive; some of the ancient art was interesting, as was an exhibit on the history of Paris brothels, but there are only so many dildos and vaginas one can look at without yawning.
La Basilique du Sacré-Coeur Beautiful building, at the top of a hill featuring possibly the most stunning vista in Paris; I actually saw a man propose to his girlfriend there, and I could hardly imagine a more appropriate place for it. I think she said yes, by the way.
Tea & Tattered Pages - excellent Anglophone used-book store. Bought a few books there, and met some more American students - it seems to have acquired a good reputation.
Photos here.
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