Back from France!

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After about 6 weeks in Perpignan, France, I have returned to the United States with renewed goals and interests. My time in France was filled with many challenges from learning a new language to understanding different cultural norms. While challenging, my time in Perpignan was nothing but amazing for the great people I met there and places discovered. Thank you FEA for helping me fund this experience.

Miguel Martinez

<i>Hello in your host country language</i>: Bonjour <i> University</i>: Rice University <i>Expected graduation year</i>: 2022 <i>Destination</i>: Perpignan, France <i>Program Provider</i>: Rice CLIC <i>Major / Minor</i>: Civil and Environmental Engineering <i>Language of Study</i>: French <i>Demographic background</i>: First-generation, Hispanic <i>Future career aspirations</i>: Infrastructure Engineer for low-income communities. <i>Top 3 goals for study abroad</i>: To learn a new language; To network with engineering professionals in France; To have fun.