CEA CAPA Directory


Ava Adarkar (She/Her), Alumni Ambassador

Alumni Ambassadors

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Paris, France

Fall 2025

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE CLASS WHILE ABROAD, AND WHY?

My favorite class I took while I was abroad was Visual Fashion Merchandising. My favorite thing about this particular class was that it was so hands-on! We went on many field trips to stores throughout Paris, designed our own visual merchandising displays, and spoke with industry professionals. It was a truly enriching experience, and I learned so much about the fashion world.

HOW DID YOU ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WHILE ABROAD?

My favorite way to engage with the local community in Paris was to become "regulars" at stores and restaurants in the city. Almost every day of study abroad, my friends and I went to a market across the street from our student housing to buy snacks. We quickly became friendly with the workers and developed a relationship throughout our fourth months in Paris.

Send an Email
Ava Adarkar (She/Her),  Alumni Ambassador