About
I’m an internationally-minded student, pilot, and polyglot currently living in Chicago. When I’m not studying Economics and Geography, I’m most likely out flying, practicing my French & German, or cooking for myself and others. Read more about me below!
My Bilingual Academic Background
I was born and raised in San Francisco, where I attended a French-American bilingual school. From kindergarten to high school, all of my coursework was taught in French using a curriculum that valued academic rigor and fostered critical thinking skills. This is where I was first introduced to Geography.
All in all, I took Geography for seven years total starting in middle school. This is where I learned about global geography, with a focus on France, Europe, and the United States. After graduating from this bilingual school, I started as an undergraduate at the University of Chicago.
Since moving to Chicago in 2017, I’ve followed my passion for Geography by pursuing two B.As, one in Geographical Sciences and another in Economics.
My Passions outside of the Classroom
I’m a pilot and member of a small flying club out of Lansing, IL. We operate a well-equipped four-seat Cessna 172P used for both pleasure flights and primary training. I usually fly about once every two weeks.
One of my favorite flight routes is along the Chicago shoreline, where the view of the skyscrapers downtown is beautiful! I also enjoy flying in the beautiful Bay Area when I am visiting my hometown. See some cool videos here.
I also love to travel both in my local Chicago area and around the world. Having recently moved to Chicago, I often explore different parts of the city on weekends by myself and with friends. During longer vacations, I travel to all corners of the world.
I’m fortunate to have visited many different countries over 15+ years of traveling. I regularly visit my extended family in Switzerland and El Salvador, and I’ve also been to many other countries from France to the UK, Ethiopia to Laos and more.
