Jeanne Sasco

“Journalism is a program with a lot of hands-on assignments. I interview a lot of people and go out of my comfort zone in a new country, an ocean away from my home.”

Fun fact: My laugh is extremely recognizable, and I snore like a pig.

Favourite thing about Concordia: The people I met during my first year living in residence at Loyola Campus was the best experience of my life, living the Canadian Dream.

How did you choose Journalism?

I chose Journalism because I’ve always been comfortable doing presentations in front of my class. I love talking (I talk a lot). I made a lot of movies with my family when I was a kid, and I was always the one editing them. In the end, Journalism was the way to go.

What has been your best university experience so far?

I lived on Loyola Campus for my first year at Concordia. Today, I work in residence as a Resident Assistant at Loyola. This job teaches me so much every day and I’m forever grateful for all the people I meet.

What does campus life look like for you?

• I wake up around 9 a.m. (8:30 a.m. if I was on call the night before).
• I believe breakfast to be the best meal at the cafeteria, so I make sure not to miss it.
• I go to class. I’m lucky because they’re all at Loyola.
• I go back to the cafeteria to study and make myself a smoothie and a sandwich. I usually chat with my residents.
• I finish my day by going to the gym with my friends, it’s easier than going by myself.
• At the end of the day, I go back to the kitchen and hang out with my coworkers.

How have you gained experience outside of the classroom?

Journalism is a program with a lot of hands-on assignments. I have many opportunities to discover Montreal, a lot more than I expected. I interview a lot of people and go out of my comfort zone in a new country, an ocean away from my home. 

What are your favourite things about living in Montreal? 

People coming from everywhere! As someone from France, I came to Montreal because I heard it to be the best international student experience. I’m definitely not disappointed. I’m so excited to have my own apartment and discover the city even more. Living on my own and learning how to enjoy my own company has been one of my favorite things. 

What’s it like studying in English as someone from France?

I came to Canada in the first place because I wanted to study in English. I arrived at Concordia with a good level of English, but from what I’ve heard, Concordia offers a lot of options and classes for students who have never studied in English before – so don’t worry, they got you!

New to studying in English? Discover resources to aid your transition at the Centre pour étudiant·es francophones!