Isabella Amaro Varas '23 returned to Paris, France over fall break to continue her research for her senior integrative project titled, "Bridging Policy and Practice: Access to Higher Education for Refugees in France." She conducted interviews and was able to attend a conference, "European Migrations," which helped her gather data and network with others on the topic of European policy in France regarding refugees. Additionally, Isa visited an art exhibit about artists who had been exiled from their home countries. 

Melissa Avilez Lopez '23 went to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil over winter break to present the preliminary findings of her honors thesis to economic professors at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. She was thrilled to get feedback to revise her honors thesis, "Economic Growth and Income Distribution in Brazil."

Sbidag Demerjian '23 went to Beirut, Lebanon over winter break to conduct further research and collect data on the current economic crisis in Lebanon. She said, "The experience and first-hand knowledge I acquired while interacting with people in the markets opened my eyes to new and interesting possibilities to add to my senior integrative project, 'Creating a Leviathan in Lebanon'."

Emily Hackett '23 went to Bratislava, Slovakia, Prague, and the Czech Republic to do research in their archives. She was able to access important archival documents for her honors thesis entitled, "Fostering Communist Elites: Cold War Czechoslovakia's Foreign Student Program."

Wonjune Kim '23 went to Paris, France for almost a month over winter break. He was able to narrow down and solidify his project titled, "Science Fiction Art from the Perspective of Neoclassicism and Romanticism." He said this was extremely useful as he had not done enough previous research on science fiction art and book formats. He was able to research aspects of technological and social advancements in relation to the development of science fiction aesthetics and themes.

Jess Rush '23 returned to Paris, France during Paris Fashion Week where she collected additional photographic and video footage to complete her CISLA honors thesis, "Figures." 

Olha Vasyliv '23 returned to Paris, France over spring break to extend her research for her honors thesis, "Ukraine in France: Cultural Xenophilia in the Context of War." She was able to conduct in-person interviews and attend meetings with Ukrainian refugees.