I learned to step into the fear and trust myself in a way that I’d never dared to before.

Kayaking was my favorite activity we did, as seeing Copenhagen from a different perspective reminded me of the importance of viewing the world from different lenses.

"I was looking to gain internship experience this summer, but I was unsure of what in-person opportunities would be available."

"Before the Duke in Provence program, I was planning on minoring in French. However, this experience made me a lot more curious about French culture, especially because I hadn’t explored the region of Provence until this program."

"Going into the program I wanted to be an investment banker but that was back when I knew little about the options in the field. During the program I was invited to tour the Goldman Sachs trading floor and that’s when I realized I want to become a trader."
 

"Creative writing, on the spot, in my second language, presented to strangers- home definitely felt 4,000 miles away."
 

"An experience that I will never forget was our three-day trip to an indigenous community called Boruca: a simple, yet beautiful place that is home to 2,000 people."
 

"To say the least, Duke's program did not disappoint and even exceeded my imagination in unfathomable ways."
 

"Experiencing a new place alone allows you to follow whatever fascinates you the most wherever it may go, and do what you desire."
 

"I plan to take my observations of being in these countries to contribute a different perspective in my ongoing studies of the Arab World and the Middle East at school."