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Antonia DePace Start Date: Nov 14, 2015 - End Date: Mar 12, 2016
  • Aix-en-Provence, France

My Travel Story

by: Antonia DePace Start Date: Nov 14, 2015 - End Date: Mar 12, 2016
The Aix-en-Provence program is a three week immersion into the culture, language and history of Provence, France. During this time I will be taking french classes with IS-Aix, staying with a French family, and taking field trips to places like the museum of the history of the Mediterranean in Marseille, Les Baux, and the Palace of the Popes in Avignon. 

Last year, I was lucky enough to spend my Fall semester of sophomore year with Emerson College's Kasteel Well Program in the Netherlands. This gave me the opportunity and independence to truly travel for the first time. During my three months in Europe, I learned so much about myself and the world around me. I grew as a journalist, as I took a class that required me to reach out to businesses and people who did not necessarily speak English fluently and were also living in places that I was not used to traveling in. While there, I also continued my artwork, spending any time possible to draw out my inspiration from the beautiful environment around me.

After traveling around Europe with the Kasteel Well program, I was able to pinpoint the cities and countries that I wanted to return to when I had more time to explore further. France was one of the countries on my list.

Being able to go back to France, especially with the Aix-en-Provence program, will allow me to continue to grow as a person, journalist, and artist. What makes this such a meaningful experience is that I will truly be immersed in their culture, and will get to know the area around me and make connections with the people living there. I will also be able to practice my conversational french, which is a language that I want to continue to learn and be comfortable speaking before I graduate college. After experiencing France during my travels last year, I know that being able to to return will inspire me as a young adult looking for adventure and experience that will not only help her in her future career, but as a person as well. 

  • Aix-en-Provence, France

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  • Incentives!!

    $10-$30: I will be emailing you updates for my blog posts during my travels so that you can keep up with the beautiful photos and exciting stories. This way,you know every time I post something rather than having to look randomly smile emoticon

    $40-$50: Postcard from Provence

    $60-$90: Small souvenir

    $100 + : Baked goods of your choosing

  • Visit My Mentor, Jerry Lanson's Blog For More Information On Aix-en-Provence


    For really great photos and some more information on the trip, visit my mentor, Jerry Lanson's blog. I saw these photos this morning, and had to share it with anyone who happens to support me campaign. Just search "Aix-en-Provence" in the search bar. 

    http://slowlanetravel.com/ Thank you!

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