Dr. Carrie O’Connor served as Lecturer of French at Boston University and was loved by her colleagues and students alike. In her memory, the Department of Romance Studies has created a travel fund to honor her lasting legacy and love of language learning and travel so that, like her, students can experience and gain the new perspectives that enriched Carrie’s life and teaching. She always said that “luggage should never be dusty,” and the goal of this fund is to help students in their efforts to see the world and become better global citizens by dusting off their own luggage to embark on travel and study in the Francophone world.
Students can earn up to $1,500 for travel for an approved international study abroad program. Both programs operated by BU Study Abroad and external programs are eligible.
Eligibility Requirements
- Current BU student. You do NOT need to be a French major or minor.
- Studied French at the university level for at least one semester
- Engage in some study of the French language during your study abroad experience
- Have a strong academic record in a field of study that is relevant to your proposed study abroad program
- In good academic standing
Apply Here.
Application Deadlines
- Spring 2025 Travel: November 25, 2024
- Summer/Fall 2025 Travel: April 18, 2025
Please address any questions to the Romance Studies Department.
Donate to the Fund
We are always happy to accept contributions to the Carrie O’Connor fund. Help BU students live their dream of studying abroad!