Introducing Darby Anson

What is/are your major(s)?

French and Francophone Studies

What is/are your minor(s)?

Business Administration and Astrophysics 

What is the name of your study abroad program?

IAU College: The French Honors Program

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

Aix-en-Provence, France

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

I am anticipating my arrival and the first few weeks. I am in the honors program, so that means everything will be in all French all the time, which can be intimidating, but in a good way. I’m excited to meet my host family and others who will be studying here as well. I am also really looking forward to traveling!!

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

I am a French major, so being fully immersed is a huge opportunity, for both the language aspect as well as the culture and growth opportunities. I traveled to France a few years ago and fell in love with everything. Ever since, I have wanted to go back and DU gave me that opportunity. 

DU Dance Team at the Hockey Campout this year! I am a captain of the team, so this is who I spend majority of my time with!



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Introducing Lauren Shotkoski

What is/are your major(s)?

Marketing

What is/are your minor(s)?

Management 

What is the name of your study abroad program?

Maynooth 

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

Maynooth, Ireland

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

I am most anticipating the connections I make with locals and learning to collaborate with different cultures. I am curious to see how they approach the work-life balance, and how challenging it will be to adapt. 

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

I decided to study abroad in order to expand my knowledge of not only the business world, but the interests and actions of people outside the United States on a day-to-day basis. I want to see how the structure of their day compares to mine and how their practices change my own. 

First excursion I took in Ireland to the Cliffs of Moher.