James with Dr. Langston on his first commercial flight ever!
All different kinds! If you take just a few minutes to read the biographies of the fifteen students participating in the War & Memory Study Abroad in France, you’ll discover a varied group of students. We have men and women and sophomores to seniors. Some are students who have never travelled abroad and some have travelled before and were looking for an opportunity to go again. Some come from small towns while others live in big cities. You will discover future scientists, business leaders, engineers, psychologists, historians, and those whose career paths aren’t clear yet in our group. A few have studied a foreign language; most have not. There are athletes, artists, musicians, outdoorsmen and women, history buffs, mechanics, military enthusiasts, foodies, introverts, extroverts, and Francophiles. (See their full bios at the “Meet the Bloggers – France 2013” link.)
Delancey discovers small French elevators.
While the biographies demonstrate the diversity of students who can study abroad, there are a few traits they share: an excitement for learning; a strong desire to try something new; and curiosity about other places, people, and cultures. Study abroad can be for everyone! Taking the time to find the program that is right for you, whether it’s for a semester, a year, or even a few weeks in the summer, can lead to a life-changing experience. There are also opportunities for scholarships and financial aid that can make it easier for you to go. We hope you will enjoy the multiple, unique perspectives we will be sharing during our trip!