France : Testimonials (Loire Valley)
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?
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First, I am now more cultured. I had to learn to adapt to a different culture and go with the flow. I also gained independence. I now know that I am capable of things I never thought of. I also learned a lot from the clssss. They were interesting and relevant to the program.
— Chloe Branch, Summer 2016 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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I left France with a more open mind. While abroad, I discovered that I have a very narrow idea of how things, especially in the business world, should be done. French life exposed me to new ways of conducting personal and professional business. While I may not necessarily employ these new ideas, it was exciting to see them in action.
— Adam David, Summer 2016 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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For me, there were several significant take-aways from my experience abroad. Some of these include but are not limited to learning about another culture while immersing myself within the culture, studying in a new and different environment, and being able to see another part of the world. Allowing myself to step out of my comfort zone for an extended period of time while studying and learning was a valuable experience that I won't forget.
— Marlee Middlebrooks, Summer 2016 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Living in Paris for six weeks gave me the opportunity to explore not only Paris, but numerous cities in France. Along with that, meeting locals was very interesting and opened my eyes up to a new culture with a new way of thinking.
— Brianna Whitney, Summer 2016 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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Getting to see the art that I've been studying as an art history minor in person was by far the most moving part of the experience. I loved getting to walk around in amongst so much history.
— Rachel Adornato, Summer 2017 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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My main take away from this experience was how I discovered how much of the world is out there beyond America. This trip has taught me to be more tolerant and understanding of other cultures and societies.
— Stephen Hewell, Summer 2017 |
What were the most significant take-aways from your experience?
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It changed the way I saw culture and myself within it.
— Kelsey Schoenbaum, Summer 2018 |
What are your words of advice to students considering this program?
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I highly recommend this program. It presents you with so many different opportunities. The classes are fun and interesting. You also have a lot of time to travel. You get to see and experience more than just Paris.
— Chloe Branch, Summer 2016 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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This experience impacted my future goals in several ways. It taught me to be open to other cultures and to be open to the idea that I could and should interact with different cultures in my future. I learned that it is so beneficial to continually strive to expand your point of view in order to be a well rounded person.
— Marlee Middlebrooks, Summer 2016 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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After living in Paris for this program, I have decided to study abroad in Paris again. After college, I would like to move there and work for an American company within the city of Paris.
— Brianna Whitney, Summer 2016 |
How did the experience impact you and your future educational/career/personal goals?
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This definitely confirmed that I do want to live in Paris when I'm older. I even added a minor in Transnational European Studies while I was studying abroad, because Paris confirmed my choosing of being a History major.
— Cammie Chavez, Summer 2019 |