Bonjour! Hello! My name is Audrey Van Drimmelen. I am from Utah, a beautiful state with outdoor adventures right at my fingertips. My hobbies include skiing, kayaking, painting, and sewing. The most important thing you need to know about me is that I can lick my elbow! I am a student at Utah State University (USU), studying Outdoor Product Design and Development. For my senior year, I am an exchange student in Annecy, France.
You might ask "What is Outdoor Product Design?" Well, it is design for apparel, backpacks, shoes, and other gear that help you explore and enjoy the outdoors. My emphasis is in apparel. My school in France is placed at the foot of the French Alps and next to a beautiful glacier lake. It is the perfect place to get active outside and to get inspired for my designs. Some of the classes I take include color theory, textile science, drawing, sustainability, and product design. I am thrilled to be in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Annecy, France, to learn from professional designers.
I can't wait to go on this journey with you. Hold on tight and here we go!
Want to know more about how you can study or intern abroad when you are a college student? The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is a program of the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and supported in its implementation by the Institute of International Education (IIE). Learn more about the scholarship by clicking here!
