Jimmy Xu
I grew up in Eastern Massachusetts, and I'm currently a rising senior at Amherst College majoring in Economics. I have many interests outside of the classroom, including sports, playing piano and singing, and writing and performing stand-up comedy.
Blogs by Jimmy Xu
Food.
I write about the experiences I've had at different restaurants in Paris as well as what I've been eating besides that.
Thinking Out Loud
I write about my identity and how I see personal growth throughout the semester.
Making Friends Abroad
I write about the challenge or ease of making friends abroad, whether that's locals or other American students.
Cultural Events with IES Abroad
Free Cultural Events set up by my program with IES Abroad!
Classes... aren't too bad!
This post is about classes and how convenient and easygoing a lot of them are. I talk about the positive experiences that I've had so far at the campus sites...
Settling In!
In my second post, I write about arriving in Paris and settling in. I also talk a little bit about reality vs expectations and how things have been panning out...
Pre-Departure Thoughts
First blog post prior to departing for my semester abroad in Paris with IES Abroad.