In Their Words

"To look around [from the stage] and see all of my friends, so many of the wonderful teachers and staff that came to support me and the other performers, and the Valencia community who cares so much about musicians is something to take in and made me feel so lucky to be a musician."

"Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way as it is a great way to meet new people and experience a new culture."

“Valencia gave me the opportunity to remind myself why I love music and why I chose Berklee . . . I could focus on my artistry rather than my career, and growing my relationships rather than networking."

"I had never considered moving to Europe for work . . . but [the field trips] changed how I visualize my career post-graduation, and it was a really important experience for me."

"My study abroad experience was invaluable for the adventures and personal connections I made, as well as the innumerable doors that were opened for me that I hadn’t known were there in the first place."