Hi, my name is Laine, and I am from St. Louis, MO. I am currently majoring in communications. I spent my fall semester studying in Rome at JCU. When I first got into Tulane as a spring scholar, I was excited to travel abroad. There was also a part of me that was nervous. However, knowing I was in the same boat as all the other spring scholars, I decided to put my worries aside and take advantage of the opportunity. Although it is not how I pictured my first semester at college, I appreciate having experienced something I will cherish and look back on forever. Getting out of my comfort zone and exploring Europe while creating a Tulane network was refreshing and even provided a smooth transition into the spring semester. I have already shared many memories with my family and friends. While cherishing my friendships from Rome, I have met many new people in my Tulane classes and can't wait to meet more through clubs and activities.
Email: ltompras@tulane.edu
