Hosted by Burgundy School of Business (BSB), a group of 18 students travelled to France via Eurostar, making it the university’s most sustainable study abroad opportunity. The students participating in the programme were selected on the strength of their applications and were from a range of academic backgrounds.
The two-week academic programme focussed on the topics of entrepreneurship and sustainability. The group spent one week at the BSB campus in Lyon followed by a week spent at the Dijon campus. Students took part in academic lectures, industry visits and cultural activities in the local area. Programme fees, travel from London to the BSB campuses, accommodation and most meals were funded by your support, ensuring students didn’t have to worry about finding the money required - making this summer school truly sustainable and accessible to all.
“As someone on a core bursary, this trip was a life-changing experience. I have made so many friends who have similar backgrounds to me and we all enjoyed the trip so much,” described second-year Economics student Emma Gandy.
“The sessions on entrepreneurship really built my confidence, and the sustainability lessons were insightful into our changing environment and what we can do to help the planet. As someone who studies Economics, the summer school was inspiring educationally. I am also taking a French optional module which I have been inspired to start practising for! I hope to stay in contact with the people I met on the trip and continue learning about sustainability. The trip was an experience I will never forget, and I cannot thank those who made it possible enough.”