Hi! I’m Mary Katherine, a rising junior majoring in Creative Advertising with a minor in Leadership Communication. I am getting the incredible opportunity to study abroad for the first time with CIS in France, which is a cultural and professional two-week immersion program in Paris and Cannes, France. Throughout this two-week program, I’ll have the opportunity to be immersed in French culture in their capital city of Paris. While in Paris, we’ll live like locals: learning how to use the metro, visiting historical sites and museums, eating like the French, and of course, enjoying their slow lifestyle. However, while in Cannes, we’ll be immersed in the creative aspect of French and global culture at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. While there, we’ll hear from some of the world’s best and brightest minds in creatives, advertising, strategy, and while being on the French Riviera.
I am most excited about getting the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone because I’ve never been out of the country before. I am so excited to be immersed in French culture and am thrilled at the idea of getting to network with the best communications professionals in the game. This is so exciting for me because I am pursuing a career in the advertising world as an Art Director. I found my love for this while at UA in the Minerva Portfolio Program! Overall, I’m thrilled to be traveling to France and can’t wait to report back on my experiences! Au Revoir!
