A Month Without English: French Immersion Challenge
In spring 2017, I banned myself from speaking English for a month. At the time, I…
living abroad
What it’s Like to be an English Lectrice / Lecteur in France
A lecteur/lectrice (male/female) is a university teaching assistant in France. The direct translation of the word…
On Being Asian in France: My Experience
Fellow Asian-Americans often ask me what it’s like to live in France as a minority. My…
My Experience Applying for the Watson Fellowship, A $36,000 Year Abroad Personal Project Grant
Disclaimer: I’m an Amherst College alumna who made it to national selection for this fellowship, but…
French vs. American Culture: 7 Surprising Differences
Before going to France, I mentally prepared myself for la bise (standard kissing greeting), the later…
Study Abroad: French vs. American University System
In fall 2016, I studied abroad in Bordeaux with the Middlebury School in France. Here begins…