The Croft Institute was a unique, rigorous, and demanding college program that challenged me in a way that later prepared me for graduate work. I worked with my fellow students as a team and we became a very close knit community. The study abroad component of Croft was one of the best decisions in my college career, and it has greatly impacted the direction of my professional life and my initial interest in international education. I now work in higher education and I utilize my Croft experience in supporting students in their demanding programs.