SHOULD I GO?

YES YES YES!!! 1000% YES!!! This trip was the experience of a lifetime. I gained more knowledge and experience from going to the festival than I did in some of the classes I took last semester. The people you meet, the places you see, the talks you attend, the food you eat, all of it is seriously unbeatable. The excursions were incredible and I was able to see places that my parents or friends haven't even been to. Cannes has delicious food, one-of-a-kind shopping and beautiful beaches. Most importantly, the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity was life-changing. From the celebrities to CEO's, the networking is at a higher level than most college students will ever get the chance to experience. There was one day where I had a twenty minute conversation with MJ Day (Editor in Chief of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit) and then the next day my friends and I were hanging out with Kenan Thompson (SNL) at an afterparty. Additionally, I wrote all my main takeaways from the talks into my journal that guaranteed I will be referring back to throughout my career. The festival is focussed on future trends in the industry and after attending I feel at an advantage knowing these new trends going into my job search. Lastly, the friendships I made on this trip are ones I will carry forever, you will form close bonds and make amazing memories with the group, including your Professor Blau and Sami Frankel (our TA).

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The tuition is expensive, the flight is long, and attending an abroad program with mostly strangers are intimidating factors, but I would do it all over again just to go back. The pros outweigh the cons by miles and I could not have asked for a better, more rewarding experience.