Kelly Pratt

Attending:University of Mary Washington
Studying in France (Summer) | *AIFS Abroad Access Partner Scholarship
Pronouns: They/them
Home Institution: University of Mary Washington
Expected Graduation: 2024
Major / Minor: Historic Preservation / Urban Studies
Study Abroad Location: Paris, France
"Hello" in your host country's language: Bonjour
Program Provider: AIFS Abroad
Identity: African American/Black, White, Multiracial, First-Generation College Student, Community College Student, Transfer Student, Returning/Adult Learner, Parent, LGBTQ+
Future Career Goals: In the future, I hope to have a successful career in the historic preservation field. My most immediate career goal is to work in cemetery preservation. I'm passionate about assisting BIPOC communities on the path to social justice and equity through the documenting and preservation of our ancestors' legacies. Long term, I hope to study best practices for cemetery management in various countries with an aim to reimagine how Americans treat our cemeteries. I want to be a subject matter expert in the field of cemetery preservation.
Top 3 Goals for your time abroad: My top goal is to improve upon my spoken French ability. My second goal is to use my current French ability to understand and interpret historic signage at cemeteries and burial grounds throughout Paris and the surrounding cities. My third goal is to formulate a list of best practices in Parisian cemetery care and preservation which could be applicable to American cemetery practices. This list would be a result of the information I learn through my travels in Parisian cemeteries and through the reading of historical markers.

Journal Entries By Kelly

FEA Scholarship Final Video

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Aug 11th 2023

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Grenelle Cemetery

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Posted on Aug 11th 2023

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Vaugirard Cemetery

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Aug 11th 2023

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Montrouge: Cemetery of the Large Quarries

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Posted on Aug 05th 2023

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Montmartre Cemetery

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Jul 31st 2023

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Locks of Love or Locks of Hate?

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Jul 31st 2023

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Passy Cemetery: Land of the Rich and Famous

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Jul 31st 2023

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Passy Cemetery

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Jul 31st 2023

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Montrouge: Cemetery of Life

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on Jul 24th 2023

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Montrouge Cemetery

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Posted on Jul 24th 2023

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Grave Matters: A Study of Parisian Cemeteries

Scholar: Kelly Pratt

Posted on May 21st 2023

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