A long way from Lehigh
10/26/2004 12:00:00 AM | Field Hockey
Miller, a marketing and French major, spent the 2004 spring semester studying abroad in the city of
“It was great practice, having to use the language all the time,” says Miller.
On top of her academic endeavors, miller was an intern for the Mayor of Aix, working extensively with the Mayor’s assistant, Mon. Zazoun. She spent her time there observing town meetings and working with influential city officials. One of her favorite jobs was being part of the planning and management of Carnival Aix.
“It’s similar to our St. Patrick’s Day parade,” Miller observed.
Carnival Aix is an outdoor festival that lasts for five days with lots of music and celebrations. Kristi’s main responsibility was being in charge of the music and bands and making sure they were staying in the right places at the right times.
In case Kristi’s schedule was not filled already, she spent the weekends fulfilling one of her greatest loves: traveling. Over the course of her stay in
Overall, Kristi had an incredible time in
“It was neat to see the city from a different perspective than a tourist does,” she says.
The experience is one that she will never forget.
When she came back to Lehigh this fall, Kristi did not slow down. Along with field hockey, she is a Peer Mentor for incoming freshmen and also is a Rho Chi, helping freshmen find sororities that best suit them. Her field hockey coach, Julie Mazer, was quite impressed with Kristi’s readjustment to being back at Lehigh.
“Kristi was abroad last spring and had her work cut out for her when she came back from
After graduation, Kristi wants to pursue a job with an international business firm. If her past accomplishments and work ethic are any indication, Kristi Miller is well on her way to attaining any goals she puts in front of herself.
Story by Andy Parise, Lehigh Sports Media Relations.
