Pre-Departure Reflection

There are so many things I can't wait to see and do at Abbey Road in Aix-en-Provence. I've never attended a summer program out of country, and I feel that having a somewhat academic structure to my time in Aix but still having the freedom to explore and enjoy is going to be the perfect balance for someone like me. I'm also really grateful that we will have the guidance of all the staff at Abbey Road, because while I love traveling internationally I don't think I'm ready to take it on solo quite yet!

I've been fascinated with the French culture - language, food, fashion, art - for a really long time, and those are all things I'm hoping to achieve a more in-depth perspective on while in Aix. I'm also really excited for the French Cinema elective; I've always wanted to be more educated on the history of French film production. I love films in general, and I think that having the opportunity to learn about one important sector of the film industry and its history is going to be really beneficial.

Every summer I try to do at least one thing, whether big or small, that will leave a lasting impression on me for a long time to come. I'm positive that I will be able to achieve this goal for Summer 2011 while in Aix. I can't wait to meet everyone else attending the program and have the chance to dive into it all together. Living in as beautiful a place as Aix and being able to take it in with my peers is such a fabulous way to both learn a lot and also make fabulous memories.

Quatre jours jusqu'a je sors des Etats-Unis! Juillet sera un vraiment bon mois.