My name is Eli. I’m from Lexington, Kentucky. I love to swim, row and run as well as be involved in the music space because I play the saxophone and have done so for about seven years now. I really wanted to apply to SYA to experience the culture in France and learn the language, which I've been really interested in for many years! I hope to have a lot of fun while also mastering French during my time at SYA. I’m most looking forward to the independent travel we will get to do!

Thank you to all the donors for their generosity, and I appreciate the opportunity I have been given!