I have been fortunate to travel extensively throughout my life, exploring more than 20 countries from the time I was just two months old up until today. These experiences have helped me develop language skills and a unique openness to different cultures. During my travels, I also had the opportunity to participate in humanitarian initiatives, such as donating school supplies to children living in remote areas.

Traveling is a true passion for me: discovering new cities, meeting inspiring people, tasting unique flavors… These experiences continuously fuel my curiosity and my desire for novelty. They are also what inspire me to consider a career outside France, allowing me to continue exploring new horizons, both personally and professionally.



*Photo: My father and me at the Itsukushima Shrine, Japan

CHICAGO

At the age of 12, I had the opportunity to travel alone to Chicago for two weeks, staying with a host family to learn English. This first solo trip was both an enriching and unforgettable experience. I was welcomed into a family with three daughters, and every day we attended a summer camp together. Immersed in an English-speaking environment, with a language I barely knew, I had to quickly adapt to a new culture, a new city, and a daily life surrounded by children whose conversations I struggled to understand.

This experience marked the true beginning of my journey in learning English. By the end of the stay, I realized my progress when I could understand cartoons in English and found some words coming more naturally to me in English than in French. This trip not only helped me build stronger language skills but also strength.

RAMSGATE

The year after my stay in Chicago, at the age of 14, I spent three weeks in Ramsgate, England, with an educational organization. The mornings were dedicated to English classes alongside other international students from Ukraine, Spain, and Italy, allowing me to practice the language in a multicultural setting. The afternoons were filled with sports lessons and cultural activities, offering a great balance between learning and exploration.

Staying with a host family, I fully immersed myself in English culture, gained independence, and developed an unexpected addiction to garlic bread!

At the age of 15, after my first two experiences abroad, I spent nearly two months in Knoxville, Tennessee. This trip was a true milestone in my journey of learning English, allowing me to reach a strong level of proficiency. My host family welcomed me as if I were their own daughter, providing me with complete immersion in American culture. Thanks to their kindness and support, I was able to fully integrate and embrace local traditions.

This experience also sparked a deep interest in the United States, a country whose culture and opportunities continue to fascinate me. I realized how much I had progressed when I started dreaming in English and even adopting a slight American accent! Today, the idea of building a career or at least part of it in the United States would be a true achievement, both personally and professionally.

*Photo: Elise, the daughter of my host family, and me in Tennessee