Elizabeth Rhee, a senior at Wofford College, is studying in France during the interim term at the school. At Wofford, the interim term allows students and professors to concentrate for the month of January on a single study project of his or her choosing.

Interim projects are designed to move beyond traditional classroom courses and teaching methods, to consider important topics in relevant ways and places, to observe issues in action, to develop capacities for independent learning, and to encourage the responsible self-direction of educational development.