Bonjour! My name is Dalencie Marcelin and I’m from Naples, Florida, which is a sunny town near the beach. Growing up, I loved reading, writing stories, and exploring nature trails with my family. I also enjoyed trying new foods and learning about different cultures through books and movies.
For college, I left Florida and headed north to Massachusetts, where I study Economics and French at Mount Holyoke College. My classes have taught me how people make decisions about money and resources, and how language connects us to one another across cultures. I’ve also been busy outside the classroom, joining clubs like Model United Nations and Mock Trial, playing ice hockey and fencing, and working in internships that help me build new skills.
This year, I am traveling abroad to Paris, France! While I’m there, I will study at French universities, continue improving my language skills, and explore one of the most historic and beautiful cities in the world. I’m excited to try French pastries, visit world-famous museums, and learn how daily life in Paris is both similar to and different from life in the United States.
I cannot wait to share my adventures with you all, and I am just as excited to hear about your own discoveries throughout the school year!
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!
