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Titans in France 

Five young alumni send virtual postcards to Trinity from work and study abroad programs in France
 
One of Trinity's greatest strengths is the lifelong bonds that are created in the classroom among students and faculty alike. When five separate young alumni happened to be spending part of the last year in France, of course they reached out to their former French teacher, Julie Urena, to share their gratitude and a few updates. Thank you, Madame Urena!
 
Adam Dingman ’13 currently resides in the student district in Nanterre, just outside of Paris, France. He is in the second year of his master's program in Economic Diplomacy and International Business Development at HEIP (Hautes Etudes Internationales et Politiques). Adam's professional role, aligned with his studies, involves marketing and communications at Hopscotch Sopexa, an Agroalimentaire consultancy group. In this capacity, he focuses on communication strategies to attract new clients internationally and supports them in executing diverse marketing campaigns on a global scale. Notably, his classes are almost exclusively conducted in French. Upon completion, Adam will receive a "RNCP" title, a certification conferred by the French government.
 
Shraddha Harikumar ’19 is presently residing in Marseille, France, a prominent port city along the Mediterranean Sea. Engaged in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), she serves as an English teaching assistant. Her weekly commitment involves instructing for 12 hours at both middle and high schools. During her leisure time, Shraddha explores Europe, frequents the gorgeous beaches along the Riviera, and embarks on hikes around les Calanques – the scenic rocky limestone cliffs and coves surrounding Marseille. Additionally, she enjoys reading and writing at local cafés and attends concerts for entertainment.
 
Katie Hayes ’18 is an English language teaching assistant in Évry-Courcouronnes, France, a suburb to the south of Paris. She spends 12 hours per week teaching at two primary schools. In her free time, Katie enjoys taking the train into Paris and delighting in the rich cultural landscape the city has to offer. In addition to exploring Paris, she has taken trips to several lesser-known French cities, including Avignon and Colmar, both cities rich in medieval architecture. In the coming year, Katie plans on pursuing her masters in developmental psychology, and has applied to several programs in Paris, from which she is waiting to hear back.
 
Ellie Madigan ’21 is spending the spring semester in Paris, France, where she is enrolled at the Université Sorbonne Nouvelle—Paris III. A French and Economics double major at William & Mary, she took French throughout her four years at Trinity and hopes to continue her studies through a career in academia. She has particularly enjoyed visiting the city's many museums, exploring various open-air markets and vintage shops, and wandering through the diverse neighborhoods in her free time. After studying Parisian history and culture during many years of language classes, the semester is truly a dream come true!
 
Like Shraddha, Kaleigh O'Toole '19 is an English Language assistant, teaching in primary schools through the TAPIF program (Teacher Assistant Program in France). Her current placement is in Nantes, France, situated in the Northwest region of the country. Nantes, known for its large university presence along the river, shares a vibe similar to Richmond.
During her free time, Kaleigh enjoys various activities that enrich her experience in France. She enjoys attending concerts, writes and shoots short films, frequents local cafés for leisurely moments, and explores her adventurous side through rock climbing in Bretagne, France.
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