School of Communications
Communications student Marquelle Gray shares how an experiential learning opportunity has enhanced her time at BYU
This past summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to study abroad in Europe with the advertising program. While in Europe, we got to attend the Cannes Lion Festival for Creativity, explore amazing countries and cultures and work closely with a non-profit in the UK called Project Hello World. These experiences have been amazing and beneficial towards my future as an advertiser.
Cannes Lions was an amazing opportunity for me. I was able to hear from the best of the best and be inspired by work from around the world. I was also inspired by new countries and cultures I had never experienced. There is something amazing and exciting about placing yourself in unfamiliar circumstances. On this trip, I was really emerged in the culture because of the way it was organized. The art, people, architecture and way of life really helped me to see the world through more creative eyes.
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