Interview with Jemima Ford
- Tell us about yourself.
- I grew up in England, the U.S., and Singapore. I love to explore new places, make new friends, and read. After I graduated high school, I wanted a change of pace and a chance to discover more about my interests by taking a gap year.
- Hometown
- London, UK
- High School
- Singapore American School
- What is your passion?
- I am passionate about international relations and foreign affairs. Growing up in many different cultures, I am intrigued by the different mindsets people have when making impactful decisions and the effects they have on local and global societies.
- Why did you choose to attend the AU Gap program?
- I wanted the first half of my gap year to feel productive and partially academic. The AU Gap Program allows me to feel like I'm growing academically with classroom-based learning, but also gaining real world knowledge through my internship and the cosmopolitan environment and opportunities that surround me.
- Where was your Gap Internship?
- Center for International Studies and Development
- Where are you going after Gap?
- For the second half of my gap year, I will be teaching English to children at a school in Bali, Indonesia for 3 months. For university, I am planning to attend school in the UK.
- Favorite experience while in the AU Gap Program?
- My favorite experience was attending an Armed Services hearing in the U.S. Senate, then reading and seeing news articles about the hearing the next day!
- Describe your AU Gap experience in one word or phrase.
- Unique Insight