I have been studying abroad in Paris for about seven months now. I have learned so much in my time here and am so sad that I only have three months left. I was surprised mostly by the things I learned about myself. Here are the top 10 things I've learned while living in the city of lights.

10. Learning french in a classroom is very different from using french in daily life.

I learned the wrong way to pronounce many words and that has led to some strange interactions. French people I have found are more than happy to help you, if you attempt french first rather than just trying to speak English to them.

9. French people love politics.

I sort of knew this before; but, they really love to talk about them. I have actually claimed to be Canadian so that I wouldn't have to discuss American politics at times.

8. This may not be Paris specific and just living in a large city thing, but "cat-calling" is driving me crazy.

At home I have been cat-called maybe twice in my life, in Paris I get approached by older men all the time. I have actually started avoiding eye contact because that's what usually gets them to approach me, even accidental eye contact. I would say this is my least favorite thing about Paris.

7. Americans are loud.

I mean really loud. I can easily spot the American tour groups, because I hear them before I see them. On the metro we tend to talk louder than the quiet french people. It's in our nature I guess. I have found myself trying very hard to not be so loud. It's a challenge for sure.

6. As a kid I was always a picky eater.

I have never had lamb or rabbit or artichokes or asparagus before. Luckily for me I made some wonderful friends who have opened my eyes (and stomach) up to many different kinds of cuisine. I found that I love hummus, falafel, rabbit and couscous. Lamb is easily becoming one of my favorites. Living in a global city has its perks.

5. Chinese food is very disappointing in Paris.

You can't get beef and broccoli or general tso's chicken here. The menu is completely different. I have yet to find a place in Paris to compete with the Chinese food I know and love so much at home.

4. I go to an international school in Paris.

So I am only one of three Americans in the entire class. The rest of the 30 or so students are from all around the globe. They all know much more about America than I know about any of their countries. Plus English is their second or even third language and they are all fluent. It's amazing to me that American education does not put more emphasis on geography and languages.

3. I hate driving, I really, really hate it.

But living in Paris has made me miss the freedom driving gives me. At home I don't have a curfew dictated by what time the last metro heading towards home leaves. My daily commute isn't affected by strikes or "unknown packages" left on a train. This may also not be Paris specific but I learned to appreciate the freedom of driving more.

2. I am still me.

Even though I live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, I still have those days where I stay in bed and binge watch Netflix while eating Pringles. I don't do it often. I have 10 months in this city and Paris is exhausting and expensive. Sometimes it's cheaper to just stay home.

1. The biggest thing I learned while living in Paris is that I can see a future me moving to Europe, for real.

I learned that I can adapt to completely foreign surroundings. I realized how easy it is for me to feel at home in a new place. I could easily settle down somewhere in Europe and just enjoy myself. Maybe one day I will.