French Studies at VU: From Valpo to Morocco to DC



"Valpo’s French and IECA programs gave me the foundation that I needed to pursue an international career, and most importantly taught me the value of public service."   -- Carrie Parrott Monahan


carrieCarrie earned a B.A. in French and International Economics & Cultural Affairs in May 2000.  Upon graduation, she worked as a Senior Investigator at the Chicago Board of Trade for a few years, after which she headed to Morocco as a Peace Corps Volunteer.  Carrie will soon obtain her Master’s degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and begin a new job as a Program Analyst, Africa Unit of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.  Read more of Carrie's story.