Within CREF I am responsible for product promotion. I have just graduated from SciencePo Bordeaux (France) and Ruden University (Russia). I double majored in business/economics and political science.
Staff Spotlight: Elise Darson
Title:
Marketing DirectorPhotos
What position do you hold at CREF? What has been your career path so far?
Did YOU study abroad? If so, where did you go and what inspired you to go?!
Yes, I’ve already studied aboard, in Russia, Moscow in 2010. I really wanted to travel, to discover a new language and an interesting culture, so I chose Moscow! And it has been amazing. That's why I am still here.
What does the future hold for CREF - any new programs to share?
In fact, we are always able to propose something new. Recently, thanks to our partnership with a travel agency, we are proposing new package programs combining language study with vacationing. But we always work to keep meeting the same objective: the customer's satisfaction.
What about the future of the industry? How do you think study abroad and international education will change over the next 10 years?
I think more and more students will want to study aboard, for four reasons:
- To learn a new language, in the country, since the best way to learn and retain a language is through immersion.
- To discover a new culture first-hand.
- To improve the curriculum.
- The ever-decreasing price of international air travel.
Russia is one of the largest and most intriguing countries in the world, and a major actor in world business and international relations. The country continues to develop, and in 10 years, speaking Russian will be a excellent qualification.