Peek into the student experience in Paris through a guided tour of Reid Hall. Lily Zhang (CC’25) walks you through spaces like the student lounge, library, and café, and chats with program staff.
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Chapters:
0:00-1:15 - Lily welcomes you in to Reid Hall!
1:15-9:20 - Reid Hall's History with Brune
Brune Biebuyck is director of Reid Hall and the Columbia Global Paris Center. Want to hear more about Reid Hall's history? Tune in to the first episode of Atelier, the Reid Hall podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/0VyQ...
9:20-10:00 - Art spotlight: "Honey Window"
In the glass gallery overlooking the Reid Hall courtyard is an installation by British artist Kate Daudy. Read more about it here: globalcenters.columbia.edu/co...
10:00-13:05 - English Programs with Andrew
Andrew Wells is the Sciences Po & English Track Coordinator CUP as well as Public Programs Coordinator for the Paris Center.
13:05-17:20 - French Programs with Sam
Samantha Csenge is the French Immersion Coordinator for CUP.
17:20-24:50 - Loving study abroad with Séverine
Séverine Martin-Hartenstein is the Director of CUP and Public Programs Manager for the Paris Center.
24:55-28:45 - In the student lounge
Lily and Jennifer Chen (CC'25) discuss fashion, Van Gogh, the croissants in Paris
28:45-29:34 - Peek into the library
Study space: Shhh! Sometimes you can find Reid Hall's resident cat, Youki, in the library. But you can always find her on Instagram @youkistanclub
29:34-30:39 - The Podcast studio!
Students are welcome to book time in Reid Hall's podcast studio for personal or academic projects! Get in touch with the CUP team to find out how.
30:39-32:10 - Event spaces at Reid Hall
During your time in Paris, enjoy a full calendar of cultural programming right in your place of study. The Paris Center, the Institute for Ideas and Imagination, and other partners organize concerts, film screenings, talks, and more in the Grande Salle Ginsberg-LeClerc and the Salle de Conférence. Check out our current upcoming events here: globalcenters.columbia.edu/co...
32:10-35:30 Grab a coffee with Amanda
Discover the Reid Hall Caféothèque, second location of the renowned Parisian coffee shop. Students eat and study in the lounge, which also plays host to seasonal art installations. There is even a roasting room on site, and the highly-trained staff sometimes host workshops for students.
35:30-37:04 Final stop: Outside in the Reid Hall Garden
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