Paris

Next thing I knew I was in a feathered tutu and a lace blouse being told that “black is your COLOR, mademoiselle” and I felt absolutely fierce.

My French is only good enough to order food and buy things with, not to philosophize on the complexities of the goth subculture in a very loud cave.

Goths on a boat. If Père Lachaise can have a tomb decorated with a snake devouring a baby head, then why can’t a bunch of post-punk pariahs gather offshore?

Thus, I present to you the non-literal things that I want to bring back from Paris (mainly because I brought one carry-on suitcase and a backpack with me and didn’t have the room to buy much). 

More than 15 years since its release, “Ratatouille” is still being reimagined in ways that spark both laughter and tears.

I’m in Paris, the City of Love, finding myself in awe of paintings I’ve studied countless times in class, sharing a glass of wine at dinner like I had so dreamed of and searching for a new oasis and an iced matcha latte on the daily. And while I haven’t met the love of my life, I’ve possibly rediscovered a little bit of my love for life itself. 

What someone looks forward to is different in every person, but for me, I’m looking forward to studying abroad in Paris this summer and also slightly terrified of the fact that I’m going to be shipped off to a foreign country for six weeks.

There’s no problem with PSG throwing cash around, so long as they do it smartly. Rather than chase the household name, they need to scout the best fit.

As I sit down to write this, though, none of those drafts feel right. There’s so much to say yet also nothing at all. How do you encapsulate four years of your life in 850 cohesive words?

The Berkeley Forum lineup for the spring 2023 includes a diverse range of speakers and panelists who will cover various topics, including:  representation, mental health awareness and creative marketing.