Testimonials 

"We made friends that will last us our lives and bonds that are unbreakable by any distance and any time. This has been an unforgettable experience that will forever call each of us back to Europe. We all hope that anyone who gets the option to join the next time looks at this not as a simple school opportunity, but a life changing experience that can do anything from awaken one’s spirit of adventure, to open one’s mind to a new world, a new culture, and a new language."

Matt Farkas, Le Mans 2019

"To my future employers, I will tell the stories of my resourcefulness. Getting lost on Paris on my way to the Orly airport and finding my way through Paris on my own. I used maps, asked for help in 4 different languages, and used my sense of direction to find my way back. This trip has taught me how to be resourceful in ways that I have never experienced."

Stephanie Kassos, Le Mans 2019

"This program overall was one of the best experiences of my life. Everyone from the teachers to the other students were amazing. Being surrounded by other cultures gave me a better understanding of other people. This would help me in a work environment because I would be more likely to know how to work with people who don’t share the same views as me. At Akron I will definitely use my new skills to go out and talk to people who I may not have before. This experience has made me a better person and I am so blessed to have had the opportunity."

Hannah Farnsworth, Le Mans 2019

"The best part of the program was meeting so many new people. I liked how in the beginning of the program, we were given time to get to know each other, which I think really helped us make our bonds. I really like how they had welcome tutors set up for us. They were very nice and helpful. Especially on the group trips, they did an amazing job.

I already knew that people lived differently than how I do in the United States, but it is another thing to not only see it but to live it. I understand other cultures better than ever because I have lived in it. It makes me stop and think about the things that I do now."

Kelly Calve, Le Mans 2019