Maddie Frank

Where are you from? (Hometown)

O’Fallon, MO

Major/Minor

Art & Education

What has been the most meaningful idea you’ve discovered or learned so far in preparation for your study abroad to Finland?

For me the most meaningful idea I’ve learned so far is the Finnish idea of making education accessible for every child in Finland and giving them all the resources they need to succeed.

For me, the Finland Study Abroad is an opportunity to…

learn from a completely different perspective compared to the United States. By getting the chance to experience their culture and customs, it will give me new ways to think and solve problems.

What do you want to be better at?

I want to be better at my communication, presentation skills, and education knowledge.

How does learning about Finnish education, sustainability, and culture shape the way you view, and want to engage with, the world?

By learning about Finnish education, sustainability, and culture I am use what I learn to help me to create the type of teacher I want to be.