Krzysztof Leczycki
“My name is Krzysztof, and I am an international student from Poland. Since I was a teenager, filmmaking has been my biggest passion. I film everything from events like concerts, weddings, or sports to music videos and short documentaries. My portfolio also includes animated content for LED screens.”
“I have always liked to travel; that’s why I chose to go on a study abroad year. UNC Asheville turned out to be a perfect choice. Many fantastic resources are available on campus, such as the Media Lab with high-end Mac computers, TV and Audio labs, a greenscreen and motion capture studio, and more. Students can also rent the filming equipment from the library or their department. Thanks to those possibilities, I could experiment and expand my knowledge, which is essential in my career path. The classes taught me a lot of new techniques and gave me much inspiration for my projects. Thanks to the career center and my internship in the Study Abroad office, I clarified and advanced my career goals.”
“Living in a different country for almost a year taught me about other cultures and broadened my perspectives, which is a valuable experience for any filmmaker. Studying at UNC Asheville allowed me to meet students and professors with similar interests and develop relationships that will result in some exciting projects in the future.”
Bronte Trotman
“UNCA was recommended to me by my home Study Abroad coordinator and as soon as I saw pictures of the mountains I fell in love! I did more research and became super excited to live among such beautiful surroundings. Being able to explore has been one of my favourite parts of studying abroad.”
“Working on campus has been a super fun part of my experience. At home, I was a Student Ambassador and a Peer Mentor to first year students which really helped me in my Peer Advisor role here. I’ve loved talking to students about travel and helping them navigate the process of studying abroad. The process of getting a job on campus was so much easier than I expected, and it funded my travel around the US! I’ve been able to visit 13 different cities throughout my year here, some of my favourite visits being Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta. Having flexible hours also really helps to be able to head off on trips whenever.”
Beatrice Faureng
“I came in January of 2021. Multiple things drew me to UNC Asheville, such as the scenery of Western North Carolina and the closeness of the city. I think the hardest thing for me is the distance, being away from home, and that it’s so far away. Everything is different. It is intimidating at first and can be scary, you feel a bit out of place but there is always stuff you can learn from other people, other points of view and different ways of learning. Adjusting to meeting people different from you can be hard but it’s also something where I think you learn more about yourself, about others and it widens your perspective. It was hard in the beginning and it was also something I was nervous for. Now that I’ve learned more about it, I’m very grateful for it.”