Tag: France

Boiling Point: Mapping Grievances Among French Student Protestors and Beyond

During our orientation as new international students, we had a seminar on French culture led by a local student. She shared with us some practical tips on navigating life in Paris: how to apply for a metro card, the best night life spots, and advice on what to bring to a protest. Candidly, she explained that you should always carry a bottle of water with you, to flush any tear gas out of your eyes, and to write your name and the phone number of an emergency contact on your arm, just in case something happens. … Continue readingBoiling Point: Mapping Grievances Among French Student Protestors and Beyond

THE HIDDEN REFUGEE CAMPS OF EUROPE

In 2015, the European migrant crisis reached its peak, with 1,015,078 individuals seeking refuge across the continent. Since then, the European Commission declared the migration crisis to be over in 2019, as the rest of the world largely forgot about the humanitarian crisis lingering on Europe’s foreshores. However, the fire that ripped through the largest refugee camp, Moria on the Greek island of Lesbos on 8 September 2020, has gained global attention and reminded the world of the humanitarian disaster that remains. … Continue readingTHE HIDDEN REFUGEE CAMPS OF EUROPE