I studied abroad in Aix-en-Provence my junior year, it was an amazing experience and I made it my goal to get back there soon!
I am from Ireland and moved to the US at 13. Unfortunately I don't have much of an accent left (middle school will do that to you) but it definitely makes a comeback when I'm with my family. We go back to visit at least once a year, my entire extended family is still there and I have a few friends I keep in touch with.