
Estelle Metz
k23em01@kzoo.edu
Hometown: Grand Rapids
Majors: French and Business
Study Abroad: Strasbourg, France
Best Adjective to Describe You: Spunky
In 20 words or less, what is the best thing about being part of this department?
The department is close and tight knit and I’ve made many friends in it.
What is your biggest piece of advice to first years and sophomores about getting connected to this department?
Stick with it! Learning a language isn’t easy and sometimes not fun but it is so worth it. The satisfaction you get from realizing you are getting closer and closer to being fluent is worth the effort!
What is something you know now that you wish you could tell your first-year self?
Don’t be afraid to talk to upperclassmen! They are here to help and support you.
What is the most valuable thing you’ve learned at K?
Try new things! Get out of your comfort zone and do something different. Whether that’s a class, club, or other activity, I encourage you to experiment all throughout your time at K.
What has been your favorite class at K?
Contemporary French thinkers with Madame Chatton. This course was my first philosophy course and was incredibly interesting. I loved the conversations I had in this class and how it made me change the way I think.
How have you taken advantage of the flexible curriculum or experienced breadth?
I have taken courses in classics, history, art, and more.
What experiential education opportunities have you participated in?
New Orleans HILL grant, Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley.
What is your SIP?
Internship Reflection and Analysis at Morgan Stanley (Business SIP)
What are your career aspirations/next steps after K?
After K I would like to work corporate, hopefully at a French/Francophone company in either wealth management or customer relations.
What is a random fun fact about you?
I love to roller skate!