Millions of tourists will visit France this year. They will flood Notre Dame and other sites found on postcards and leave with an Eiffel Tower key chain and a few extra pounds from all the lovely food. But you are not a tourist, you are a student in France. You're about to make France your home. You're there to learn what it means to be French, to learn French, to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. You're not touring the country, you're discovering it. Even if you're only there for a few weeks, as a student, you will be exposed to the best France has to offer. Just, be sure to avoid these five common mistakes and make the most of what is sure to be a life-changing time abroad!