Kevin Leaven | Major: Communications 
Semester in London - Summer 2017

"Every day there was an in-class excursion which allowed me to connect the material covered in class with its counterpart in the real world. The 'hands-on' approach really helped me to contextualize the material in a unique way. Participating in this program helped bolster my confidence, broadened my perspective of the world and gave me a network of friends and colleagues. Having an internship while studying abroad allowed me gain a better understanding of a different work culture. As a person who aims to get involved in the international development field, this felt like the right step for me."

Zoey Lee | Major: IDLS
Semester in Florence - Spring 2017

"London is: eye-opening, welcoming, alive, bright and intuitive! Living in London for three months gave me the chance to appreciate other parts of the world, learn about a different culture and grasp myself as an individual. Having this change of pace and norm allowed me to grow and be able to call London home. One reason I strongly encourage students to participate in this program is because it allows you to stay connected to JMU while being across the ocean!"