UGA - Grady - Cannes Film Festival Study Abroad : Testimonials (Cannes)
The following program testimonial responses have been selected for publication by UGA StudyAway
Final Reflection Questions
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
The festival was absolutely one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Getting to feel like a local in Juan les Pins and Cannes was an amazing feeling even though I didn't speak the language. Being able to really immerse myself in French culture and experience what life there is like was an experience I will never forget.
— Anna Holman, Maymester 2017 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
Aside from a host of amazing experiences and stories, this study abroad showed me what the industry is really like and what the people are like. It made revealed the industry to be a lot more approachable and not as elitist as it is often perceived. It also made me realize that you don't have to be a creative genius or have a sixth toe to make it in the industry. A lot of the people I met were just hardworking and lovers of film, just like the rest of us. This realization gave me confidence in not only being successful in the film industry but more importantly being successful in whatever career path I choose.
— Thomas Jones, Maymester 2017 |