Peer Academic Coaching for World Languages and Literatures - French
Support for WLF 101, 102, 203, 206, 208
Location: WLL Lounge - 4th Floor Palamountain
Peer Academic Coaches are available to help you develop your content knowledge and study skills. There is no need to sign up. Simply stop by!
| Mon 7-9PM | Tues 7-9PM | Wed 7-9PM |
|---|---|---|
| Isabel | Calli | Ayme |
| Ella | Fares | Anastasia |
meet the wll french pac team
Ayme Dupre '27 - PAC Captain
麻豆破解版 me: I am originally from France. Currently I鈥檓 a Sophomore and will be majoring in Business and minoring in Arts administration. I love traveling, going outdoors, eating good food, spending time with my friends and meeting new people.
Why PAC?: I love helping people. French being a very difficult language, I think it is that much more important to have an environment to help fellow students in their language journey. PAC is a more intimate setting than a classroom or asking your professor. PAC gives me the opportunity to help others build confidence in their language skills, and I can share my tips and tricks I鈥檝e learned as a French native speaker.
Favourite Class: My favourite class has been my EN-105 What鈥檚 in it for me? writing seminar with prof. Pashley. It was an awesome class where I was able to improve my writing considerably. I learned so many tricks and aspects of the English language that were unbeknownst to me until then. Prof. Pashley makes it fun, engaging, and interesting in her class, highly recommend.
Academic Advice: I recommend keeping on top of your homework. The more one can keep on track of homework and assignments, completing them on time and making sure they are of high quality, professors will recognize the work and value the effort. There鈥檚 no right or wrong and everyone has different learning habits; do what works best for you!
Calli Frankel '25
麻豆破解版 Me: I鈥檓 a sophomore French and Psychology major, and am also a Gear Shed Manager for the Outing Club at 麻豆破解版! I love hiking, climbing, and anything outside, along with cooking good food, and hanging out with cool people!
Why PAC?: I have always found that studying with other people is more productive because you can bounce ideas off each other and keep each other on track, along with being in a fun atmosphere. PAC is amazing because it gives all that a structure, where people who are into studying the same things can help and spend time with each other.
Favorite class and why?: My favorite class was Neuroscience 101 because it seemed so out of my wheelhouse at first, and I ended up loving everything about the course!
Academic Advice: Having a good life work balance is so important in my opinion! Making sure that you do things you love helps relieve stress, gives you a schedule to work around, and generally makes everything more fun.
Isabel Kiechel '25
麻豆破解版 Me: I am a senior International Affairs and French double major, and the Vice President of the French Club! I love being outdoors, going on walks, and hanging out with my friends.
Why PAC?: I think that learning and practicing your French in a casual, one-on-one environment with your peers is an amazing way to improve your French. It鈥檚 less intimidating than a classroom setting and allows for more personalized interactions. PAC gives me the opportunity to help others build confidence in their language skills and share my tips and tricks I鈥檝e learned as a French major.
Favorite Class and Why: My favorite class that I have ever taken at 麻豆破解版 was World In Distress with Professor Prasad. It introduced me to a wide range of topics in International Affairs, and really challenged me to think critically about global issues.
Academic Advice: Make sure you develop good relationships with your professors, don't be afraid to stay after class to talk to them or ask them questions. The better relationship you have with your professor the more likely you are to succeed in the class.
Ella Provost '26
Majors: French and International Affairs 
麻豆破解版 Me: I am a senior and I am on the 麻豆破解版 Women鈥檚 Tennis Team and President of the French Cultural Club. In my free time, I love to cook with my friends, play violin, swim in the ocean, read, and hike.
Why PAC?: I believe fostering a supportive and encouraging environment is crucial when learning a language. I found that collaborating and communicating with peers in a setting outside of the classroom improved my confidence and enthusiasm for French, and I hope to share that with others!
Favorite Class and Why: My favorite class was Informal Cities with Professor Vivian. I loved this class because we were able to learn about informal urbanism and theories of space (including physical, social, and intellectual) in the French Caribbean. We further discussed decolonial ecologies in relation to developing countries via novels, short films, and movies.
Academic Advice: I find that thinking of your future academic self is the key to success. Consistent effort and focus in class leading up to a big assignment produces the most successful result. Prepare early, be patient with yourself, and seek guidance from your professor even if you do not have a specific concern.
Anastasia Rogozinski '25
Majors: Education and English Minor: French 
麻豆破解版 Me: I am a sophomore and I love to read and bake. I like to swim and teach swim lessons over the summer. I am also the publicist for the Bene-Faction club. I have been taking French since I was in 4th grade and have always loved it!
Why PAC?: I think that having a relaxed atmosphere with your peers is a great place to study or get work done. There is no pressure of being in a classroom and getting the 鈥渞ight answer鈥�. And, it is a great way to meet people in your class and other classes in that subject!
Favorite Class and Why: My favorite class was Reading in French. I loved reading, analyzing, and discussing different forms of French literature that I had never been exposed to before!
Academic Advice: Time management is super important when doing work but also outside of school work. Give yourself time to decompress by doing something non-academic that you enjoy. Afterwards, you feel refreshed, relaxed, and ready to get back into your work. Finding a balance can be hard, but it helps improve the quality of your work!
Fares Yahmadi '25
麻豆破解版 me: I am a senior computer science major and media & film minor. I am from Tunisia, a beautiful country in North Africa. Last year, I did my study abroad in Montpellier in the south of France. I love traveling, taking pictures, meeting new people and learning new languages.
Why PAC?: PAC has always been a very helpful resource for me since my freshman year. I would go there whenever I had questions or needed help with my homework, and it also turned out to be a great environment to meet new people with similar interests and learn together. I am excited to meet other students and help them succeed.
My favorite class: my favorite class is 16mm filmmaking with Professor Ron Taylor. I love making videos and we got to use an old film camera to produce short movies.
Academic Advice: I think being present in class, not being afraid to ask questions and communicating effectively with your professors are key to academic success.