Throughout my time at Fondation Scelles, I have been working with the sensitive issues of prostitution and sex buying, which often involve various forms of exploitation and violations of human rights. Given this topic of research and my role in the organization, it is important to have a sense of empathy and attentiveness, especially when…
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Communication and Meaning in France
One aspect of French lifestyle I adore is the long lunch breaks. Not only does it help to eat slowly and enjoy food, helping digestion, it’s a great opportunity to socialize with colleagues and build new connections. One afternoon, I was contemplating what to get for lunch when my maître-de-stage or supervisor showed me a…
Adapting to French Customs
Before traveling abroad, I went to numerous orientations for this International Internship Program that prepared me for the different customs I would encounter during my time in France. During these sessions, we discussed the work-life boundaries that would be expected in the workplace, as well as the formal administrative differences compared to my experiences in…
Parisians can’t place where I’m from
As much as I experience uncertainty around French culture and tasks at my internship, I also have been confusing many French speakers on where my accent is from. I know that I do not have a very strong American accent when I speak French, nor do I attempt to speak in a “Parisian accent” (if…
C’est comme tu veux !
Two months sounds like a long time, but I can tell that time is flying by. It feels like just yesterday, I landed in Paris, took a nap at my homestay, then went on a walk exploring the city for the very first time. Right now, looking at the calendar and seeing that I have…
Navigating Uncertainty in the Workplace
The concept of uncertainty is something that has always scared me, as it does for many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Ambiguity can often feel threatening, and it is uncomfortable to walk through life not knowing what will happen next. However, that is an inevitable part of the journey, and you just have to accept that…
The Importance of a Work-Life Balance
As a young college student tasked with independently navigating an exciting new country while simultaneously having the responsibilities of a full-time working adult, time management skills are essential. Being in a (somewhat) foreign country, there are infinite things to explore. It is thrilling and beyond liberating to have these two months to venture through as…
Seeing cool things despite the canicule!
My week has flown by so fast! From finally meeting EUSA and the other students at the program, doing fun activities with them and exploring Paris on my own, it’s felt like I come home each day with new stories to share with my host family. There’s so much to do every day! I’ve found…
Bioscience and Research Culture in Paris
My first week in Paris is over. In a short frame of time, I have so many experiences and so much new information that has already changed how I look at the world and myself. The day I landed at the CDG airport, the 4 hours of sleep I had on the plane did not…
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