"I feel that because of Abintra, I have had a genuine passion and curiosity for learning and reflection instilled within me." --Deirdre Jones, Human Rights and Social Justice Advocate Deirdre in France Deirdre graduated from Abintra in 2005 and attended high school at the University School of Nashville. She went on to attend the University of Michigan, and has just finished her last year of college through a Vanderbilt study abroad program in France. While transitioning from college life to the working world, Deirdre is focusing on shaping her long-term goal of working for an international human rights organization. Read on to learn Deirdre's story! Abintra: Tell us a little about yourself. Deirdre: I have just moved to Marseille to continue an internship I started through the Vanderbilt study abroad program with an organization called "L'Association des Travailleurs Maghrébins de France," an organization for social justice and development for ...

We love hearing from former Abintra students and learning where they are now. In the coming weeks we'll be sharing updates from Abintra alumni! Today we're featuring Anna Zeitlin, Abintra class of '01. "Abintra fueled my curiosity and gave me the drive to pursue my areas of interest." Anna Zeitlin - Artist, Milliner, Designer Anna poses with hats from her Fanny and June line. Anna graduated from Abintra in 2001 and went on to attend Hume-Fogg Academic High School in Nashville. She received her Bachelor's degree from Columbia College Chicago, where she studied film and video. During her college career, Anna also studied abroad, spending time at Dublin City University and Paris American Academy. You can now find Anna working as an art gallery assistant or designing and making hats for her line Fanny and June. Her handmade hats have been worn on the TV show Nashville , on the runway, and at Steeplechase (Nashville's version of the Kentucky Derby)....