Corridas: A Questionable Tradition in the 21st Century

Céret is usually a quiet town, but every July it becomes a hotspot for debate when the matadors come to town.

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Corridas: A Questionable Tradition in the 21st Century

After two hours and six slaughtered bulls, I still can't understand how and why the tradition of bullfighting still exists.

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Canet-en-Roussillion: Sights and Sounds Video

The Sights and Sounds videos document visual and audio impressions of greater Perpignan.

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Canadian, Eh?

I don't mean to eavesdrop, but I can't help but hear a little girl mention the word, "Canada" to her mother. I think that maybe its just my imagination, and I am now suffering from P.C.D.S. (post-Canada depture syndrome).

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Staring: A Cultural Curiousity

Whatever the reason, these children of France grow into adults who hold a very different understanding of social etiquette as I do. In particular, staring.

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About Victoria King

Victoria will start her second year at the University of Winnipeg in the fall. She will be studying journalism via the Joint-Communication Program at the University of Winnipeg and Red River College.

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About the Program

Fifteen college students came from North America to Perpignan, France, in June 2011 to produce these videos and stories. To find out more, read a welcome letter from program director Rachele Kanigel, meet the program faculty and explore the 2010 website.