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Autoethnographic Summary of my Experience in France~ A Final Goodbye to Grenoble
It’s crazy to think that I’ve been here in Grenoble since January 3rd. And now it’s May 1st. Four months flew by but was also a sufficiently long enough time to learn many new things. Looking back on my earliest blogs, I can see the transformation I’ve had between now and then. I came into Continue reading
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How expensive is France really? From the perspective of a broke college student
May 1st, 2023 Upon arriving in France, I was under the impression that everything would be super expensive and I would be able to afford next to nothing. Having lived here since January, I would say that there is some truth to the statement. Certain things here are very expensive. French fashion means that clothes Continue reading
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Museums in Grenoble
May 1st, 2023 My mom visited me in Grenoble and the two of us decided to visit some of the city’s museums. I was the more reluctant one, underestimating how developed and impressive the museums would be. In my mind, this was Grenoble and not Paris! But I was completely wrong, and some of the Continue reading
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The St. Bruno Market
April 30th, 2023 St. Bruno is a neighborhood in Grenoble that is home to a market everyday from 7 to 13h. One day, my French culture class took a trip to the market as it is a conglomeration of the diversity Grenoble has to offer. Upon entering the market, I saw products from all over Continue reading
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My Bike Was Stolen ~ On Bike Theft in France
April 29th, 2023 I’m still not over the emotional loss of losing my bike, so I thought it would be perfect to write about it. I wrote a previous post on biking in Grenoble, but I never thought that I would be writing this post. Last week, my bike was stolen outside the train station. Continue reading
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Are the French Rude? With Perspectives on Scientific Research
April 25th, 2023 I remember before I went abroad, I told my family and friends that I was thinking about studying in France. And a few people urged me to reconsider, stating that “the French are rude.” But I pooh-poohed their concerns thinking they were baseless and rooted in pettiness. And now that I’m here, Continue reading
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On my French Learning Progress
April 19th, 2023 I keep getting asked by friends, family, and acquaintances whether I can speak French now that I’m abroad. And truthfully, each time I never know quite how to respond. There’s a long-winded answer in which I would like to tell them about how my French has evolved. Am I fluent? Not exactly. Continue reading
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French Fashion – What Not to do Edition
April 2nd, 2023 I’ve never paid that much attention to my attire, though I was forced to at least consider it after moving to NYC. Interestingly enough, NYC seems to draw its fashion culture from, you guessed it, France! (Paris specifically). And although I’m not staying at the fashion hub Paris, I still very much Continue reading
About Me
A Biomedical Engineering & Pre-health Student at Columbia University. Interested in exploring new places and trying new things!
The International Engineer 