Elle – DSA
Bonjour! My name is Elle Bernas and I am so excited to serve as the DSA for the department of French and Francophone Studies! I am from Grosse Pointe Woods Michigan, and I am a French and Philosophy double major with a concentration in critical theory. I studied abroad in Strasbourg, France last spring and I hope to return to France post-grad to teach before attending law school.
On campus I am super involved in athletics. I am the captain of the women’s soccer team and I serve as the president of our Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). I am also an intern with the admissions department, an interfaith student leader, and volunteer for the Young Adults Program and Special Olympics. Off campus, I am a judicial intern for Judge Bell of the 9th district court, civil trial division. I am the biggest fan of the French department, and I can’t wait to tell you about the wonderful things this department and major have to offer! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Adrien – TA from Clermont-Ferrand
Hello everyone! My name is Adrien, I am 19 years old and I come from Clermont Ferrand. I finished my business studies in Clermont Ferrand this year, I am passionate about this field because they are professions full of meetings and experience. I have also been passionate about football since I was little and especially about the professional team of Saint-Etienne. I am a sociable person, meeting new people is important to me. I can’t wait to start in Kalamazoo!
Alexeï – TA from Strasbourg
Hi everyone ! My name is Alexeï, and I’m from Strasbourg in France, next to the German border ! I’m a student at Sciences-Po Strasbourg, where I study political science, economics, law, history and sociology. I can’t wait to be a TA here at K, and I’m very happy to have this opportunity to discover new cultures and meet new people – It’s my first time in the USA !! Aside from studies, I love photography, I play violin, I’m fond of traveling and hiking, and I compete in middle-distance and road racing events. See you in Fall !
Mariam – TA from Senegal
Hello everyone! My name is Mariam Diouf, and I will be one of your French TA’s this year! I am a junior Biochemistry major and an international student from Senegal. I love dancing, thrifting, and meeting new people/discovering new places (So if you want to know the best places around, don’t hesitate to ask me!). I hope that with me you will not only learn how to speak French but also learn more about West African cultures and ways of speaking. I can’t wait to meet you all! 😀
Maxime – TA from Strasbourg
Hey, my name is Maxime, I am from Paris, France. I am currently studying at Sciences Po Strasbourg. I’m into Political sciences, Economy and Spanish. I am really excited to discover a new culture and a new way of life here in Kalamazoo. I also can’t wait to be with you in class and help you discover the subtleties of my beautiful mother tongue. More personally, I am really into sports, watching as well as practicing, I love eating (everything) and if I had to choose one saga to see for the rest of my life, it would definitely be Star Wars. A bientôt !
Sophie – TA from Strasbourg
Hi there ! My name is Sophie and I graduated last May from the university of Strasbourg where I studied British and American history and literature. I am very excited to be a French TA at Kalamazoo College ! I look forwards to meeting you all and sharing about my culture as well as learning more about yours. Here’s a little bit more about me : I love to play sports, I love to ski, hike, play volleyball and I am very competitive when it comes to playing spike-ball 🙂 I also enjoy cooking and my favorite thing to do when I travel to a new country is to try new food. See you soon on campus, à bientôt !