I am a student from the United States currently studying abroad in Besançon, France, where I am studying French as a foreign language.

Interests

art history, typography, films, literature and culture.

• arts
• culture
• literature
• design
• movies
• art history
• history
• language exchange

Music, Movies, and Books

Some favorite music includes James Blake, Dan Croll, Touché Amoré, Have Mercy, Nai Harvest, Camille, Yelle, Zaz, Stromae, Brigitte, Grand Corps Malade, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Brand New, Manchester Orchestra, Self Defense Family

For movies, essentially all films directed by Wes Anderson, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep, Vivre sa Vie, Helvetica (documentary)

And books, Proust Was a Neuroscientist by Jonah Lehrer, Franny & Zooey by JD Salinger, Louise Fili's monograph Elegantissima, 79 Short Essays on Design by Michael Beirut, Look Both Ways by Debbie Millman

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Was able to work at a conference on web design and development, which was an amazing experience that I look forward to doing again!

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm interested in improving my French language skills, and can offer a language exchange in American English

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

France, United States