Introducing Marley Flanagan

What is/are your major(s)?

Political Science & Journalism Studies

What is the name of your study abroad program?

IAU France: Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, & International Relations

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Aix-en-Provence, France

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

I love being on the go and trying new things!

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

I’m anticipating my study abroad to have a lot of affordable travel around France and Europe. From past travel experience, I’ve learned the most efficient ways to travel on a budget, and i’m so excited to use these skills during my abroad year. Additionally, I’ve always taken academics very seriously, so I’m interested to see how I will create my work/life balance.

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

I always knew that I wanted to study abroad since I was younger because my parents did it and I grew up loving to travel. Picking an abroad location was very difficult, but when I found IAU on passport I knew right away that that was the program I had to attend. Regardless of my lack of French knowledge, I had a feeling that Aix-en-Provence could be the perfect home for me for four months.

Introducing Maggie Poe

What is/are your major(s)?

Studio Art & Marketing

What is the name of your study abroad program?

IAU France: Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, & International Relations

In what city & country is your study abroad program located?

Aix-en-Provence, France

What is something you would like the blog readers to know about you that they wouldn’t know by just looking at you?

I want them to know that I love all the details! I love to look for the small things, like the colors of the doors here or the foods at the markets.

What is one thing that you are most anticipating about your study abroad experience?

I will explore! I’m in a place that I’ve dreamed of for years, and I want to experience as much as I can!

Why did you decide to study abroad? or What inspired you to study abroad?

I’ve always wanted to go to France, ever since I was a little girl. Aix was the perfect spot for me because it wasn’t a big city, and they have great arts programs.