Claire Koeppen (Class 2021) majored in French and English. She studied abroad in Lyon, France for two semesters during the 2019-2020 school year. Following her graduation, taught English in France for several years before beginning graduate studies at Harvard. In her free time, Claire enjoys reading in both English and French and running. She is an active member of UVa’s Bhakti Yoga Club and International Buddy Program. 

“Spending an entire school year studying in Lyon really allowed me to immerse myself in the French language and culture, and I came back so much more mature and confident in my French abilities. I cannot recommend studying abroad highly enough!”