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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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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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On the French Education System
Saturday, March 18th, 2023 After the midterm season in France, I think I’ve finally started figuring out some of the major differences between the American education system and the French. Throughout the semester, I have been noticing that there is less homework in France compared to university classes in the US. In the US, I Continue reading
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Some Thoughts On Riding the (French) Tram
As someone who rides the NYC subway and the NJ transit frequently, I thought the trams in Grenoble would be much the same. And in some ways, they were a familiar sight. Here too people look tired and drained, a type of monotony exemplified in the way that they sit back and scroll through their 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 