Slightly strange circumstances. Help would be appreciated

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>Last year I applied almost entirely to Ivies and received a lot of rejection letters. Instead of spending way to much money going to my backup school, I decided to take a gap year in Paris to learn French and visit my family members that live here and try the application process over again. My question is this: which section of the common app is the most appropriate place to talk about my stay in France? Should I devote my essay to it? </p>

<p>Also do I put my US address in the “home address” section or my address in Paris?</p>

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<p>If that was a truly enlightening experience for you, then that would be a great essay topic! Ultimately it boils down to whether or not you’re passionate enough about the subject and whether you are able to portray the passion in your writing. </p>

<p>…I would put down your permanent address here in the US. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>