In summer 2015, Jessie Laverty, an early childhood education major and French minor, spent 4 weeks in Lyon, France, where she studied at the IDRAC International School of Business. One class she took was full immersion in the French language. Another class focused on the similarities and differences between French and American culture. While in France, she also had the opportunity to visit Paris, Nice, Annecy, and Pérouges. In the words of Jessie, “It was truly a wonderful experience. As Lyon is the gastronomical capital of France, I got to taste many different, amazing foods. During this trip, I not only ate the world’s best foods, visited remarkable historic landmarks, traveled to multiple cities, but was also able to experience full, authentic immersion in a foreign culture.” Jessie stated that as her first trip abroad, it was an ideal, unforgettable, cultural experience.