PARIS STORYTIME: Why I Studied Abroad in My 30s
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2021
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Have you ever traveled alone?
Yet to. This year. Does going to another town in your country count 🤦♀️😁💃
Yeah on a bus to a different province when I was 12 hi from South Africa 🌍🇿🇦
Your such an amazing person love it ❤
Not yet and love you
Never in my life! 😞💔💔✈
The fact that you went to Paris to find yourself then Israel proposed in Paris! We love a full circle moment!
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Why does roaming the streets of Paris crying still sound so beautiful 😭😭😭. The photos were amazing!!
That’s so beautiful 😭
And she even got married there !
@@runniebby23 can g
This is the type of content we need in the world today. A lot of us who are nearing 30 or 30 and up feel so lost and as if time is Running out. It’s never too late my people!
It's never too late
Absolutely…this was so inspiring
Thank you! I feel like I’m doing nothing right!
@@lee-13 I feel the same way… It’s like I’m just going through the motions. I have so many plans and working towards some goals. But it just feels like I’m never going to get there. So I understand completely.
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Just did this in 2019 at age 38, I thought i was old until I met some of my class mates age 42-43. Such an amazing experience. One of the best things I ever done for myself.. it changed and healed me completely 🇫🇷 ❤
I did it at 41
It's cool to do it especially when you are already established and well off like Adrienne.
Can u share info on the programs abroad u went on? I need to do this.
@@MsMed80 Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
I did it at 33
If this is not gods doing….. At this moment, I was second guessing my decision to move to Korea for a year on my own eat pray love journey, and I opened up UA-cam and saw this video! Thank you for posting this ❤️
Do it!! You got this sis.
Sounds fun! I can see my daughter doing something like this in the future. She is totally in love with Korean culture.
Marwa, my daughter is a sophomore in college right now and she wants to study abroad in Korea.
Please do it ! I am about to make the decision of going on my first alone trip and its scary but we can only grow from it ! Take care Marwa !
Have thee best time Marwa!!! I too was contemplating a solo trip and it absolutely terrifies me but it feels like the right thing to do. Keep listening to that still small voice inside of you🤍
I’m 29 and feel like I need a solo trip to find myself.. this was inspiring ❤️
Do it girl!
Me too
@@DyaniMR thank you girl, I think I will ❤️
I feel the same way honestly I’m 29 as well and 30 is knocking on my door.
Girl I took a solo trip to Italy 🇮🇹 in 2015 until this day I’m have been traveling solo it’s sooooooo good.
This would make for a cute movie 🥺. The message behind your journey is beautiful. All about self love and self discovery! ♥️
You know what I sooooooooo agree. It would be a great idea actually
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Totally agree
Also new to UA-cam would love if ya’ll checked us out! New video out every Wednesday! TAC 💓
Would you mind sharing some of the signs or things you felt that made you end your last engagement? Maybe that's not worth a video; but, seeing how you and Jeannie both ended significant relationships only to find yourselves in new and amazing ones, I think it would be so helpful to hear your thoughts on how you knew to let the old thing go.
Yh that would be a great video, it would be nice if they do a video on it together
Yea ! All Things Adrienne and Hello Hunnay should do a collab 😍
I don't think they should do that. It wouldn't be fair cause their exes do not have a similar platform to tell their side. I'm sure you have at least one ex who moved on from you cause they felt you're not the one. How would you like it if they had a video on the net detailing to complete strangers why?🙁
@@omphilemoerane2569 but they don’t have to tell the details they can just share how they felt and the steps they took to end the relationship + move on.
@@sarahjay5484 but they have given details already. Jeannie even showed us the couch where she told Freddie she wanted a divorce and that she told him by basically blurting it out to him.
Adrienne has told us about Lenny and the key to his apartment that he didn't want to give her and how she basically had to push for every next step in their relationship. She even told us about the fact that her sister tipped her off that Lenny only planned her proposal on the day he actually proposed to her and that it made her feel very sad and like an afterthought because for everyone else in his life he puts in a lot of effort, time and thought when doing something for them.
That's A LOT of information. What more do you want to know?😯😯😯
I’m 29 years old and I got married when I was extremely young and we have 2 kids (still together) However, I definitely feel like I need a solo trip to understand and love myself more without being mommy or Wifey! With turning 30 soon this story was extremely inspiring ♥️ I appreciate these kinds of stories so much because young adults need to hear them, it’s a very gray area that is always missed between your late 20’ and early 30’s. I needed this Thanks Adrienne 🥰
I know what you mean I married young and feel like I missed out on my journey in getting to know myself alone. I always followed my husbands advice or did what he said. Now that I’m 31 I see life completely different. I went on my own solo trip to Mexico last month in September. I had anxiety at first because I missed my son. He is 7. But then later felt strange. I went from living with my parents to living with my husband. So that was the first time ever to just walk around with no one to get to or nothing to do. Just like Adrianne said. That she could just walk to wherever and no have a time or place to get to with no one to give her influence on choices. It’s strange but freeing. I only went for 5 days but I’m planning to do it again, I just don’t know when. It’s definitely needed. I lost myself along time ago…. And life just passed me by. Can’t let it pass me by no more and can’t put other people before me. I have to take care of me too.
Hence the reason why adults used to say take your time. But nooo, we grown, we know better 🙄. I don’t think young people should get married before 26yrs, the male brain only fully develop at 26yrs. What’s the rush? Maybe I may treat myself to a weekend get away in the near future
How old were you when you got married and had your first kid? I am 27 and i feel like i should’ve been married with my first baby now. 😔
Anyone else curious who took all her pictures?! Like a random stranger, friend or tripod 😂 you look so gorg in all adrienne!😍
This was my exact thought through all of this! Like how is she getting such model quality photos on her own?? Show us your ways haha! Beautiful! 😍
Ah found this comment...I was looking for it bc I wondering the same lol
Strangers are always gracious enough to take a photos of you in Europe and other parts of the world in-fact. The only time I didn’t feel comfortable to ask a stranger was in the US, I was in Northern California a few times because of work and l had the feeling I’d be bothering people if I asked them to take a photo of me :) Americans were always looking mad 😡 😂
@@swaziM10 Californians don’t seem too friendly, but if you’re ever in TN someone will gladly take your photo. Maybe even all angles and tell you to have a blessed life 🤣😭
I was asking myself the same question! Hmm from my experience, Parisians specially in rush hour don't usually stop much ... I am thinking since she took photography classes maybe she used a tripod, or maybe she asked some of her teammates and friends she made there ?
Traveled for 11 years by myself and I must say it was magic even when I felt lonely you learn a lot about yourself and your strengths 🤗🤗🤗
Wow that sounds amazing!!!! I wanna do that once!
This just confirms how much I want to travel alone and find myself through new experiences !!
I moved to UK two years ago for university. Being alone and independent, especially during Covid made me grow up and so much braver, and last summer I spent 3 weeks in Scotland. Went to all the major cities, took the bus everywhere and just explored to my hearts content. Doing a major trip like that at 22 was such a privilege and I felt so empowered. Every woman should travel alone at least once in her life, it’s AMAZING 😍😍. Paris is my next solo trip, here’s to me going next summer! ❤️
“How I fell is love with myself in the City of Love” was beautifully said. ❤️
I am studying abroad next semester in Paris, you have no idea how much this video blessed and encouraged me. I am super excited for it now! Love you
I studied abroad in Paris in fall 2018! Truly a wonderful place to visit! Bonne chance!
@@cobaltblue26 yah because Europe is the best continent in the world and everyone wants to live amongst white people
@@mariaa3547 Hey I usually never leave a comment on UA-cam, however I'm interested to know why do you feel the need to mention skin color? Do you have an issue or a problem with black people or anyone who is not white?
Good luck girl make lots of memories 🌸
I would cry on the streets - “you don’t know me” LOL. Love this energy and needed this videos
I did my first solo trip 3 years ago at 25 to Thailand. I tell everyone to do it ! I was extremely scared because this was the other part of the world lol but to this day, of all the places I’ve traveled to, this trip will always be my favorite. You learn SOOO much about yourself that u didn’t even know exist.
I went to Thailand alone just before covid in March 2020 and it was amazing
I loved this story! I would go to France, Italy, or even a Caribbean location.
Same
People in america love talking shit about whites but don’t mind living in Europe or travelling here
i have been to europe but with family i would love to go to america tho like LA and NYC is a dreammmm
@@mariaa3547 lol who said europe is filled with white ppl only?? i have been to paris and lots of africans from francophonne countres were there literally saw more black ppl then white lol
@@mariaa3547 lol that feels so uncalled for
I loveeed back to school stationary shopping, I still love all things stationary. 🤎🤎🤎🤎
🙋🏾♀️ me too 😝
@@siphokazigcaba539 🥰🥰🥰😄😃
Me too!
Adrienne is so sweet, you can just tell from her storytelling and her experiences. I feel her. Many people say 2020 has been such a terrible year. I however, had a different experience…….I loved it. I completely relate to her story ❤️.
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your response on here had me intrigued and I realised you have a channel and your content looks good. Subscribed💕
Thank you @Thandi, hope you enjoy 🌸
I don’t know why I got a little teary eyed lol 🥺 It takes a lot of courage to sit with yourself and to figure out who you are and who you want to be. You did yourself and your ex fiancé a favor in making sure if felt seamless and organic to get married
Studying abroad at 25 was THE best experience of my life! I am so grateful to have done it and I hope that everyone can do it. Luckily I went when I went back to University. I thought it was too late but this is proof that it is not.
Maybe in the future you can have scholarships for people to study abroad as another way to give back with all the other things you do. The Bailon Study Aboard scholarship!
wow nice i just turned 20 and it feels like tht even tho ppl still think i am 16 lolz
I’ve wanted to go to Barcelona ever since I saw Cheetah Girls 2 😭❤️! Im in college and I was literally JUST debating whether I should still go abroad 😭 (I had every intention before - then COVID hit 🙃) Paris, Barcelona, Santorini, and Tuscany are on my travel 🧳 list!
OMG!!! you definitely should! i studied abroad in Spain & it was amazing!!!!
Omg I have to watch that movie again. I love the first one too but the second one just hit me different. I love it.
My cousin studied abroad in Spain. It was a really wonderful experience for her and her Mom came to visit also. She stayed with host families one in Barcelona and another I don't remember where, lol. Do it, you are only young once! Also, YOLO if older. I like her message about going out there at any age.
Cheetah Girls 2 is the best one ! Omg Spain looks like heaven
Do it. You have 4 years make use of them
Wow as a 30 year old studying abroad right now this video really resonates with me. Thank you for posting ❤️
I just moved to NYC by myself and this is exactly what I needed. I haven't been alone in a looooooooooooooooooong while. Thank you for this! Perfect timing.
Hey, how's it going?
Literally my dream to study in Paris …this is so helpful especially I’m not in college it’s time to save up and make that happen …..Adrienne girl you are chefs kiss 😂😂😂😂
English teacher "Mother tongue" Can always find work in Europe!!
Love that comment “chefs kiss”!
I went to Berlin a lot on my own and it’s such an amazing feeling being somewhere else on your own - especially if you’ve suffered from anxiety for a large part of your life. Couldn’t recommend travelling alone more! It’s such a freeing experience!
Yesssss! Freedom is amazing 🤩!!!!!! We all need that freedom and to be ok being alone with ourselves and being our own best friends!
I literally love every episode of All Things Adrienne, but this one is by far my FAVORITE!! THank you so much for this episode. It really spoke to me and has me thinking about a lot right now.
WoW, Adrienne went all in! I didn't think she took 4 classes. I thought she was just taking 1, LOL!
All of your ATA videos have helped me get through, heartbreak, career confusion, depression and have helped me through tough times over all. You inspire me everyday
I love hearing this because I just turned thirty two and thinking of traveling again. Gives me hope and making dreams come true.
Loved that you shared this story! I also did the Paris school thing in my 30s and I kid you not, it was the best experience of my life. Living in a foreign country on your own and learning to navigate your new environment helps you grow so much and I definitely enjoyed the freedom even through the lonely times. Paris is a dream and the city keeps you company.
Jewelry, makeup, outfit, hair as always on point!! 😍
I have traveled alone to Berlin for 3 months and it was by far the most pivotal period for self growth in my life.
I have finally met me on that trip.. all of me, unfiltered.
As a reference for the sweetness of life and living in the sweet spot, as they say, I always think of those 3 months.
Magical🌟
I LOVE THIS - it really is hard in your 30s because it seems time for change is dwindling. My Fiancé and I have just decided to put a pause on building a house to have a great adventure. We are in our early 30s and thought lets just do it. Moving to Dubai from Dublin next year. Everything will work out in the long run! Just taking a new route.
From this video I learned the importance of financial independence. What I appreciate from the video is the honesty.
Ive been waiting on this story since you announced everything on the real back in 2016 , Thank you so much for being transparent, and helping give us words of wisdom as we guide through these ghetto late 20's .
Lol @ghetto late 20s 🤣
I'm one year away from finishing high school and I really want to travel alone and study by myself.So thank you my cheetah sister for telling this story 🐆❤️much love from SA 🇿🇦❤️
This video was so inspirational! Now I’m trying to figure out how I can do something like this after having 5 kids and a husband! 😩🤣
Same!!
I did a solo trip to Italy a couple of years ago.
It was during a really difficult time in my life, and I can say that trip changed me forever. It helped me fall in love with myself too.
I think I am more me now than I’ve ever been, and that solo trip had a a lot to do with it.
I wish I could do a whole study abroad trip there. Your story is awesome!
Girl, I'm 28 and just went back to school. I loved going shopping for school supplies too! Got a passion for researching stationery and then buying whatever I like from it, lol. I wanna study/work in France too and I may have a chance next Summer, we'll see. :)
Btw, the photo of you in front of the "Rose la botte" sign is my absolute favorite of yours. ♥
Saturn return 🥰😇
I like buying supplies for my office and my desk
Loved the video. I’m currently 26 and have the opportunity to do a study abroad program in the UK this summer for a month. I’ve really been on the fence about going because of the cost as well as being there alone, but this video help put things into perspective. Thank you ❤️
Go I’m 26 now and this is my dream go love
Do it! Im 30 and wish i had the opportunity.
I’m from the Uk. The education system is amazing. Come over!
One thing about Adrienne? She'll help you live your best life 😭❤
I find peace being by myself and it's refreshing to do things by yourself because you get to know yourself 100% 😇😊
I've never traveled alone. I'd really love to go to Amsterdam
It is very affordable really!
I love this video. I’ve never been by myself. I got married early and three years later started having children. Now, I just love the days when the kids are at school and my husband is at work. You don’t realize how much you need time to yourself until you get to spend time alone.
Italy for me. You actually brought me to tears thinking about my own life and the lost opportunities I let pass me by. This is why I encourage my kids to get out there and explore and get out of their bubble. Thank you, I'm glad I found this video.
I'm 30, will be studying and working in the States soon, I feel like I needed to watch this, crying in the streets and not caring who sees is so me.
We love you Adrienne ! (And you are right Paris isnt overrated 😅)
Bisous de Paris 😘🇫🇷
Studying fashion must have been so much fun! 😍
Thank You Adrian❤️ Today would’ve been my Mom‘s 95th Birthday she passed away when she was 78 from Alzheimer’s. I just had to tell you that because I think watching your video today was a gift from her to me. I enjoyed your Paris experience so much. Im very grateful to be able to see everything you went through as you soul searched and fell in love with your unique self. And to go after what you really wanted in life. My children are grown now and i’m beginning to search myself to find my deepest desire and to basically go for it. I’m getting closer and closer every day. Even the part about the age difference with yourself and the other students touched me because sometimes I feel like I should’ve done more at a younger age.i know it’s never too late💃🏿 Your experience just lifted me like wings😍 Thank you for being so REAL and for sharing your experience.I’m a Scorpio too and I really feel where you’re coming from. Happy Birthday Young Scorpio✨🎈🥰
God Bless You & Your Family
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Omg, girl I am American and live in France and the way you are describing it is perfect. One of my favorite activities is walking the streets with nowhere to go. IT is relaxing, peaceful and can get emotional because the streets and everyone in it are so beautiful
This episode was so beautiful 🥺♥
I haven’t started the episode yet but I’ve been waiting for years to hear more about this trip! So excited to hear all about it
I am 35, and I feel like I am stuck, overwhelmed, and I feel like I still have my mother in my head telling me what not to do, and I feel scared of trying out new things/career. I have woken up in the mornings dreading what I do for a living. I recently saw the movie "Eat, Pray, Love" and I finally understood the protagonist. I have told my family I would love to take a year off to Europe living two months in Italy, two in Greene, two in France, two in Norway, and so on. I have worked so hard taking care of everyone else in my family, I feel it is time I take care of myself. ❤
This is making me feel so much better. I'm about to go to college at 24 and know everyone is going to be so much younger than me but I could also never afford the experience and really feel like I need it. xx
Studying abroad in Paris was also the best thing I’ve ever done. I loved it there. I got to go back again a few times, I still love it.
This is incredible! I am also a proponent for a traveling alone I definitely want to have the courage to go out of the country but I have gone on two trips by myself and I’m going to continue that tradition!
Where did you go
@@tiffanyc8307 I went to Granby, CO and Keystone, CO
I can totally relate. I went to Ghana alone to visit a long time pen pal for my 34th birthday two years ago and it was the most enlightening experience of my life in the best way possible.
Back pack train hopping from one country to another, none stop.
These intros 🤣 not the Parisian music I LOVE IT😭💕
I need more details about the moment someone called you out about being a Disney Star, LOL!!! Seems like a fun anecdote! 😁
You said something 😼 Thats really important to me?! Wow!! Thanks for your vblogs. See that why I love me some Andrienne. You be on point with your words that we all could use a little encouragement. Thanks 👍
OMG... I love buying school supplies! A new notebook. The first page unused. A new sharpener, cute pencils. Beautiful pens... The pencil case has got to be cute! And the bookbag...seals the deal! YES.... I'm obsessed with back to school life!
was always looking forward to when you would share this story! such a beautiful journey
At only 18 years😹😹I've been watching the real since I was 14 and I've loved u since!!
Love all the way from South Africa❤
@Babsie Dlamini lol😹😹 I have dreams of being one of the co-hosts at the show 😹😹💀
🕯🕯 for our dreams to come true
Same!
I am in my mid 30s and I scrimp and save daily for future solo trips. I don't look forward to birthday or girls trips but enjoy my solo adventures more than anything else. Detaching from the world, enjoying good health, listening to my inner voice, expressing gratitude and so much soul searching is a good solo adventure return value.
Loved this Adrienne!
I've been waiting for you to drop this video/story for the past 4 years since you did the interview with Elle! Great to hear what you learnt and why you took the trip💛
Oh my gosh y'all, my day just got better!!❤️❤️
Back to school shopping is LITERALLY a mood! I get a little jealous of the kiddos 😅
been waiting for this!!
Adrienne girl you are so pretty and that has to be so exciting 💜✌🏼
I think it’s amazing of how your life story played out once you decided to put yourself first and making sure it was in tune to what God wants for you. I’m a little jelly bc I’m 41 and haven’t felt real love in years but I have God… Keep uplifting on your channel and The Real!! ❤️❤️❤️ All you guys. 😘🙌🏽
This was the best video you've made so far!!! Thank you for sharing this memory with us 😍
This is so timely. Thank you for this 🙏🏾
Omg this explains your style so much !! Finding happiness and peace in your solitude is so powerful and it’s never too late ✨such an inspiration
I love this so much, I’m 21 and still trying to build/find myself. This really resonated with me because I know that I want to travel in the near future, and a lot of people really do say how nice it is and the experience you get is great, it’s good to experience a world outside of your own too and explore the culture, love ya! 🤍
I love this video! Thank you for your candid honesty Adrienne, so refreshing 🤍🤍✨
This is the type of content I love, super real and relatable!
The timing of this video, just wow! I'm 32 and at a place in life where I'm trying to figure out what's next. Living abroad is one of the things I've been considering. This video gave me so much encouragement. Paris is definitely on my list!
Thank you so much for sharing this and for being so inspiring. It's so great to see a woman take the time to be with herself and do what she really wants, at any age!
Such a beautiful Story! I needed this... Thanks for sharing!
Love this episode. Thanks for sharing A!😍
I've never traveled alone but this year was the first time I've ever heard of that. Now I keep hearing about it and it makes me want to travel somewhere before I turn 30 early next year. I want to discover myself. Listening to you talk is giving me all these emotions. I love your videos so much.
During my second year in college I traveled to Europe for 2 weeks & it was amazing💕for my next trip I hope to go to NYC❤️
Wow, I love this Adrienne! Ur honestly an amazing story teller and the music was so pleasant. Nice touch
Such a beautiful journey, I'm so inspired! I'm currently planning my first ever solo trip to Portugal to reconnect with my roots. Watching this has encouraged me so much and I'm feeling more excited and less nervous! Thank you!xo
I love this video! It's so refreshing to see you talk about doing something like this a bit later in life. I've lived in New Zealand and in different countries in Asia, as well as the U.S. but I've always had a fantasy to live abroad in Europe for a bit. Every time I visit Europe I don't want to leave.
Your story is amazing, LOVED this story time. I’m 39, and it spoke to my heart and soul!😘🙏
Love how authentic, warm and smart A. is and the best story teller for sure! Bless you 💖
Thank you Adrienne for sharing your experiences!
Thankyou so much for the video Adrienne, I’m moving to Paris next year to study fashion, this video made me even more excited ❤️
I agree with you Adrienne~I think it is SO Important to love hanging out with yourself because then I feel like you meet someone who is the same and two whole people who are healthy have a healthy relationship ❤️
Thanks for this Adrienne
This has been the best video so far for me. Merci Adrienne♥️
Honestly every since I saw cheetah girls 2, I have always wanted to go to Spain. Loved this. Definitely gave me comfort knowing that me questioning everything isn’t wrong. People tell you how life should be and you see others doing the things that are expected, it’s nice to know that it’s okay to question and choose differently if it’s what’s best for you!
I absolutely love this. Paris was my first study abroad experience circa 2019, and I definitely came back Gabby 2.0 and am still on the self-discovery journey!! Love this so much...
This is my favorite video on your channel! It is soo imperative for people, especially women, to spend time and love on themselves. That is amazing!