When I was packing for my semester abroad in January 2020, a global pandemic was not even on my radar. My dad, however, was sending away his first-born across an …
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Alyssa Tolentino
Alyssa Tolentino
Program: AIFS in Grenoble, France | University: Seton Hall University | Bio: Bonjour! My name is Alyssa Tolentino and I am a senior at Seton Hall University where I am studying Diplomacy and International Relations with a double major in Modern Languages and a minor in Economics. One thing I knew I needed to do during my four years of college was study abroad and in the spring of 2020, I was able to do so through AIFS! I studied at the Université Grenoble Alpes in Grenoble, France, surrounded by the stunning views of the French Alps. Every day was an opportunity to learn and grow. Not only was I able to improve my French, but I also learned more about myself by opening myself up to new experiences and new cultures. The most valuable lesson I’ve taken home with me after studying abroad is to seize every single moment and live it to its fullest. As an AIFS Alumni Ambassador, I hope to encourage students to set off on their own adventure of a lifetime!