Navrit Dhillon
Name: Navrit Dhillon
Specialty/Program:
Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education majoring in French as a Second Language
Where did you go, how long and what did you do abroad?
I went to La Rochelle for the month of June. I partook in two classes offered by the University of Alberta.
What spurred you on to be an exchange student?
I really wanted to immerse myself in the culture and the language that I was anticipating on getting better at. Although my exchange was short, I would've happily gotten involved with a longer exchange had my degree path supported it at that point, but I was too far in to take on an additional semester with the classes I needed. I highly recommend going on an exchange, even if it is a short one! I learned so much in those 5 weeks.
What is the most interesting part of the city you lived in?
I loved the beach and the history found in La Rochelle. The connection to Canada was also very interesting to learn about. I absolutely adored the architecture and riding my bicycle down the old streets lit up at night. I think back to those memories often and remember it as if the world was mine.
What was the biggest success of your study abroad experience?
Overcoming the fear of travelling alone abroad!
