Bailey Wiles, a double-major in global studies and religious studies, participated in a four-month study away trip to Chambéry, France. She took intensive French classes, a wine and cheese course,
and multiple cultural awareness classes—all taught in French.
Wile’s continued to travel France for another two months. During this time she visited Plum Village, the Buddhist monastery of Thich Nhat Hahn, where she learned that cultures don’t have as many differences as we may think.
“I got a chance to meet with people from all over the world, which helped me learn the beauty of different cultures,” said Wiles. “It was eye-opening that I could connect on some level with every person I met.”
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