Estelle – DSA
Bonjour! My name is Estelle (she/her) and I am a senior Business and French double major. I’m from Grand Rapids, Michigan where I began learning French my freshman year of high school. I studied abroad in Strasbourg, France my junior year during the fall/winter, where I interned at a French comic shop! This past summer I interned at Morgan Stanley in their wealth management sector. Outside of spreadsheets and speaking French, I sing in choir, play percussion in Bayati, and work at the library and the Hoop House! I love meeting new people so please stop me and say salut! If you have questions about French, major requirements, or anything at all feel free to shoot me an email!
Kyllian– TA from France
Hi everyone! My name is Kyllian, and I’m from the south of France. I’m currently studying Sport Business, and sport has always played an important role in my life. I was a high-performance athlete and competed in swimming for several years, an experience that taught me a lot about discipline, commitment, and pushing myself beyond my limits.
I’m really excited to spend this year at Kalamazoo College as a French Teaching Assistant. For me, this experience is not only about teaching French, but also about meeting new people, discovering American culture, and sharing mine with you. I’m looking forward to getting to know you all, both inside and outside the classroom! See you soon!
Mariam – TA from Senegal
Hello! My name is Mariam and I am a Senegalese international student here at K and senior biochemistry major. Apart from learning languages, I love dancing, rock climbing, thrifting, and just hanging out with friends. I am so excited to be one of your French TAs this year and teach you all about my culture and ways of speaking! See you all soon!
Silje – TA from France
Hey there! My name is Silje and I will be one of your French TA’s this year! I am a student at Sciences Po Strasbourg, where I have developed a particular interest in economics, finance, and history. I am also a big sports enthusiast, especially when it comes to swimming! I love meeting new people and discovering new cultures, which is why I am very excited to be joining you in the United States. I see this experience as a great opportunity to discover American culture while sharing a little bit of French culture, language, and way of life with you. See you soon in Fall! A bientôt !
Tyssem – TA from France
Hello! My name is Tyssem, I live and study in Strasbourg and I am very excited to be joining Kalamazoo College as a French TA this year! I have lived in many different places in France, and would be more than happy to share the many different cultures you can find here with you all! I have a BA in English Civilization and Culture and am about to start my master’s degree in academic research. I am obsessed with linguistics, especially linguistic policies and phonological variations. Aside from academic stuff, my all time favorite hobbies are reading and playing video games! I really can’t wait to meet you all and tell you all about France, See you on campus!