For this year’s International Education Week (#IEW2017), we asked our Student Bloggers to reflect on the importance of travel, cultural exchange, and the impact of study abroad. Here’s what Mia …
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Mia Castelveter
Mia Castelveter
AIFS Program: Salzburg, Austria | School: Virginia Military Institute (VMI) | Bio: My name is Mia Castelveter from Moon Township, Pennsylvania (a suburb outside of Pittsburgh). I am a Cadet at Virginia Military Institute. I am majoring in International Studies and Modern Languages and Cultures, specializing in German. I will commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army in May. I enjoy running, photography, fashion, and event planning. I am studying abroad in order to further my linguistic abilities and indulge into the cultural atmosphere of Europe before I enter into the civilian and military lifestyles.