By Camryn McPherson After 20 years of walking on American soil, I finally crossed the oceans. This summer, I participated in a weeklong service exchange program in Southern France full of culture emersion and (really) good food. In the few weeks since my return, I have learned to answer the “how was France?” question with the same, simple answer: “I’m French at heart. I loved everything about it.” Which is true. I did absolutely fall in love with France. The culture, the architecture, the cobblestone streets, the food, the desserts and breakfast treats, and yes, even the French people. No part of me was ready to leave when the week came to a close. Enjoying lunch with my team! Serving free refreshments at the Fête de la Musique. Exploring at a local North African Market! And yet, as I spent the week serving local communities of immigrants who face regular discrimination and deep trials, my heart began to break. I realized that these people aren’t that much different f...
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