Name: Ved Kumar

Program: 2016 Fall Semester in Dublin

University: Elon University

Current Occupation: Student

Did studying with FIE influence your worldview?: "Absolutely! Especially studying in Dublin and having an independent life gave me the chance to experience a completely different way of living. Not only did I meet amazing people, but living independently made me grow as a person. It allowed me to live in a city and live by myself, while at the same time taking Ito consideration my peers around me. The Irish way of life really made me see the world in a different way because of the laid back, lack of stressful way go living. It made my life a lot easier and showed how having fun and being happy should be at the forefront of everything that you do."