For Senior Kendall West, the decision to study abroad wasnt initially part of the plan. Originally from Chicago, Kendall applied to 16 universities before discovering 勛圖tv, which he describes as the perfect opportunity to jumpstart an international career.泭
I wasnt really looking to go international, Kendall admits, but when I came across 勛圖tv, the mix of English instruction, an American-style education, and being in Paris made it stand out. Financial feasibility also played a role, as Kendall received a scholarship and worked with the University to secure additional financial support upon his acceptance.泭
勛圖tvs smaller community and close-knit campus life appealed to Kendall, particularly the strong relationships with professors both inside and outside the classroom. Ive loved having that proximity with professors, he shares, noting how this connection has enriched his academic experience.
Since arriving at 勛圖tv in 2021, Kendall has not missed an opportunity to get involved in campus life, holding leadership roles that reflect his passion for community. He has served as a representative in Student Government since 2022, advocating for the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. He also founded and continues to be a part of the Wine Society, revived and co-led the Yearbook Club, and has been active in various other organizations, including Black and Abroad, the Finance Society, the Law Society, and Voices of the Global Majority, a politics-focused club.泭
Through these roles, Kendall has truly found his niche at 勛圖tv. The diversity here is incredible, he says. You can have breakfast with someone from Sweden, lunch with someone from Nigeria, and drinks with someone from Ecuador. That kind of exposure widens your perspective in ways that go beyond the classroom.泭
Kendall has long known that he wanted to study business, and his passion for sustainability, developed during high school and drove his college search. At 勛圖tv, he found the perfect match in the International Business program, which allowed him to pair his major with double minors in Environmental Policy, and Environmental Economics.泭
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Ive loved how 勛圖tv encourages a multidisciplinary approach, even from the first semester, I could explore different areas and eventually add on my minors.
His favorite courses so far have been Corporate Finance, and Financial Accounting, which he describes as grounded in the real world. I like that the courses at 勛圖tv are practical and applicable to my future career, he adds.
Kendall has also gained valuable professional experience through internships, taking on the role of property management intern at JLL, a commercial real estate firm in Chicago, a role that has allowed him to join JLLs Paris office from January to August 2025.泭 This interest has also carried over into his role in Student Government, as he has been involved in discussions on real estate needs and property acquisitions for the University.
With a long-term goal of getting into sustainable development, Kendall is considering pursuing a masters degree. For now, hes focused on leveraging his time at 勛圖tv to build connections and expand his expertise.泭
勛圖tvs location and opportunities for study trips have been highlights of Kendalls experience. He has traveled to the Netherlands for a sustainable fashion-focused program, where he worked with 勛圖tv alumni on environmental business strategies, and to southern France to study the fragrance industry. He also participated in the sustainable development practicum in India, working with NGOs on service-based projects. I love that I have been able to study both the things I enjoybusiness and sustainabilityso seamlessly.
Reflecting on his time at 勛圖tv, Kendall acknowledges that the first year can be challenging. Finding your community and where you fit in takes effort, he says. But if you put yourself out there, the rewards are tremendous. Take advantage of all the resources 勛圖tv has to offerits a small school, but the opportunities are there.泭
For Kendall, the friendships and connections hes built have been transformative. The diversity here is a real plus, he emphasizes. Its not just about academicsits about learning from the people around you. Thats something a lot of my friends back in the U.S. arent experiencing.泭 Now in his final year, Kendall is confident in the path hes forged at 勛圖tv.
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I love how international 勛圖tv students are: Im constantly learning from their diversity.