Olivia Shao '23
Marketing Major
Study Abroad: Winter Quarter - IES Paris, France
Marketing Major
Study Abroad: Winter Quarter - IES Paris, France
Do you have a favorite class that you are taking? Why? My favorite class I’m taking while studying abroad is Digital Marketing. In this class, we are learning how to grow our own personal brand online and how to create marketing strategies for other companies.
What did you like about your program/university? I love how interactive it is. We go on multiple excursions to different cities across France where we’re able to explore and immerse ourselves into the culture.
What was your favorite place that you visited or favorite part about your city? My favorite place I’ve traveled to so far while studying abroad is definitely Mallorca, Spain. I loved exploring the hidden beaches and the rich culture they have. Also, all the food was incredible especially the paella!
What advice would you give to the 2022 abroad students? Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Studying abroad is a time for you to grow as an individual. It’s scary at first, but through my experience so far, I’ve been able to learn so much about myself through it!