{"id":7600,"date":"2026-02-20T14:17:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:17:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/?post_type=profile&#038;p=7600"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:31:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T19:31:33","slug":"sam-valdemoro","status":"publish","type":"profile","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/abroad\/profile\/sam-valdemoro\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Valdemoro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pro-Tip:<\/strong> Studying abroad is what you make of it. So, take full advantage of this opportunity and make the most of every moment. <\/p>\n<p><strong>#1 Recommendation:<\/strong> Grenoble may not be the biggest or most well-known city, but it\u2019s home to many genuine locals who offer an authentic experience of French culture. 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