Freshly baked croissants, tasty crepes, flavored coffees and haute couture fashion are just some of the luxuries that come with living in Europe. These are just a few of the amenities that were provided to the cast of the Real World: Paris.

Most know the story and others wonder, why would anyone pick to live in a house with six strangers to find out what happens when people stop being polite and start getting real? Well one reason to do so may be to live in a mansion in a suburb outside of Paris for four months, rent free.

Both Mallory Snyder and Christopher Tamburello, or C.T. as we know him, were two of seven cast mates from The Real World: Paris. The pair was in town to pose for pictures and sign a few autographs at College Fest this past weekend.

Some people may think that anyone who auditions to be on the show must be completely out of their mind. Think about it, these people volunteer to give up their privacy for months on end, all at the risk of having their integrity end up on the editing room floor at Bunim/Murray Productions and all at the risk of being exploited.

“I wouldn’t audition because I wouldn’t want people in my business,” said Vivia Yip, a middler communications studies major.

Others may feel that it is an excellent platform to use to get into show business.

“I’d audition because it’s an opportunity to get noticed,” said Jessica Lamarre, a junior English major.

Well forget what’s been said in the past, these two had nothing but good things to say about their experience in Paris.

“This is a great opportunity for me to make money, we’ve been getting paid to do appearances. I’m trying to take this time to capitalize on that,” Mallory said.

C.T. shared the same sentiment.

“[The Real World] made things easier for me. Anything you want to do, you show your face, people are more willing to give you a chance,” C.T. said.

The show even opened up doors for them.

“The Real World set me on a different path. I’d probably still be playing soccer,” Mallory said.

According to STATravel, approximately three million people are glued to their television screens to watch the drama unfold every week. This has obviously changed the way that these two live now that people have an inside look on who they are.

“It’s funny because a lot of guys come up to me. Guys come up to, you in the club breathing on you. They’re like, you want a drink? I know what drink you’ll like,” C.T. said.

This experience has clearly been a growing experience for them.

“I have a new appreciation for women because when I go out I get groped,” C.T. said.

As in Real World fashion, each member fit into a particular mold created by the MTV casting crew. Mallory was assigned a role that came with the qualifications of being young, virginal and beautiful. Based on looks alone one might think that she would be conceited or stuck up, but she is a true testament to the saying “looks can be deceiving.” This especially holds true in one particular episode of when she kicked off her pointy-toed shoe in the Paris train station because they were to painful to bear. When asked about the infamous shoes Mallory had plenty to say.

“Those shoes were evil! I wanted to burn them when I got home, but I didn’t have enough time,” Mallory said.

The reality television star is adored by men and women alike.

“I love Mallory, she’s beautiful,” said Stephanie D’Orsay, a junior athletic training major.

One other man in particular shares this notion. Mallory is now in a committed relationship with Ace, the southern charmer from her cast.

C.T. played his part as the simpleton who did everything wrong, but couldn’t figure out how to rectify it.

“I think he’s a jerk,” said Steve Brennan, a middler sociology major.

All in all it seems to have been a good experience for the both of them.

“It was great, my biggest passion is traveling and this has given me the opportunity to travel so much. It’s been an incredible experience,” Mallory said.

If given the chance to do it all over again, the kid from Boston, C.T. said, “I’d sell out again in a heartbeat.”