12/05/2026
8 months in the making.
2 visa extensions.
1 final approval.
Today, I can finally say: I am officially a French resident again.
These past 8 months tested me in every possible way. Between constant back-and-forth with the préfecture, missing documents, uncertainty, burnout, and moments where I genuinely questioned everything, there were times I felt completely exhausted.
But life kept moving anyway.
During this process, I:
• moved into my own studio apartment outside Paris
• finished my Master’s coursework
• completed my DU with ESSEC
• built partnerships and projects behind the scenes
• prioritized my mental health and growth
One thing this experience taught me is that resilience is not about never falling. It’s about refusing to stay there.
New chapter unlocked. Stay tuned 😉