Marie Dere
<i>"Hello" in your host country's language:</i> Salut!
<i>Home Institution (your U.S. University/College):</i> Columbia University
<i>Expected graduation year:</i> 2023
<i>Destination city & country:</i> Paris, France
<i>Program provider:</i> Columbia Global Center
<i>Major/minor:</i> Sociology / Public Health
<i>Demographics:</i> First-Generation, Black Immigrant
<i>Future career aspirations:</i> My goal is to work with immigrant women and help end the cycles of abuse and poverty among African communities in NYC. I plan to work for a local agency after graduation.
<i>Top 3 goals for your time abroad:</i> 1. Immerse myself into French culture and learn as much as I can with local residents
2. Make professional connections and build networks for future relationships.
3. Discover Paris the city of lights and its rich history and architecture
