How did Allan, a young black student, manage to join NASA despite his teachers’ discouragement about a so-called « selectivity » in the space field? If you are in Togo, Benin, Morocco, Burkina Faso, Algeria, China, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, or even Mexico, Campus France won’t tell you how to join NASA, that’s obvious, but at least you will find concrete advice on how to succeed in your study project in France. Let’s find in our news review the details of these stories that made student news in week 47.
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Do you dream of becoming an astronaut? In a captivating story published in the unusual section of La libre, Allan Prete, a French student, achieves his dream: Becoming an Astronaut. But the path was fraught with obstacles and full of adventures. From childhood, Allan dreamed of working in the space field, but warnings from teachers about the selectivity of this industry initially discouraged him. After a brief foray into business management studies, he quickly realized that his passion for space was unwavering. Thus, determined to pursue his dream, he redirected towards an engineering school.
During his academic journey, Allan had the opportunity to do an apprenticeship at Ariane Group, the European leader in rocket launchers. Faced with personal financial constraints, he took the initiative to finance his studies. However, it was during an internship in Florida, within an astrophysics laboratory, that an extraordinary opportunity presented itself to him. Allan decided to seize his chance and got in touch with a researcher working at NASA. This contact turned into a successful interview, and from January 2024, this young aeronautical engineering graduate will join the prestigious Jet Propulsion Laboratory to contribute to NASA’s future missions. His exceptional journey even caught the attention of French President Emmanuel Macron, who sent a message of congratulations and admiration to Allan via LinkedIn.
In Togo, as reported by Togo Breaking News, Campus France Togo does not give you advice on how to work at NASA, but at least it kindly provides advice if you want to continue your studies in France for the 2024-2025 academic year. Togolese students or non-Schengen area foreign nationals residing in Togo can register directly on the Campus France Togo website. A processing fee of 65,000 FCFA must be paid at Orabank and is non-refundable. It is important not to use unauthorized agencies to avoid scams. Campus France Togo is the official contact for registration applications in France. Workshops and information sessions are also offered to assist candidates. Additionally, to facilitate registrations, Campus France Togo has created two WhatsApp groups where information about studies in France is centralized. Workshops on writing CVs and cover letters are also offered, as well as information sessions running from October 7 to December 2.
Now let’s go to Benin where Campus France Benin anticipates your arrival in France as a mobile student and provides a sort of checklist for a good setup in France. Before departure, it is advised to look for accommodation as soon as possible and to find a student mentor to facilitate the setup. Visa procedures should be carried out about a month before departure, and it is important to inform the host institution and the landlord a week before. Advice is also given to prepare luggage and gather necessary travel documents. Upon arrival in France, it is recommended to use ATMs and purchase public transport tickets. During the first week, it is advised to visit the appropriate services to pay the CVEC, obtain the student card, open a bank account, validate the residence permit, register for social security, etc. Other practical advice includes keeping and copying important documents, respecting deadlines set by administrations, and using official organizations in case of doubt or difficulties.
Now back to Burkina Faso, where since the junta took power, relations with France have deteriorated, jeopardizing the project of thousands of students wishing to continue their studies in France. But all is not lost, according to the online media Wakat sera, a meeting between the Burkinabè Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chargé d’Affaires of the French Embassy in Burkina Faso, Mr. Philippe Duporge, took place on November 21, 2023. During this meeting, the two personalities examined the existing cooperation between the two countries. It is noted that the French embassy recently issued visas to 70 students and 15 Burkinabè health workers for training in France. Burkina Faso thus positions itself as the second sub-Saharan African country, after Benin, whose nationals show a keen interest in medical training in France. It is also important to note the rise of cultural cooperation, with the regular presence of Burkinabè artists performing in France. Regarding the French community in Burkina Faso, it includes about 3,500 residents, half of whom are mixed couples. Both parties expressed their willingness to continue cooperation in the interest of their respective peoples. The French Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso will continue to collaborate on various issues involving the two countries.
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