French and Francophone Studies UDRs
The Undergraduate Departmental Representatives serve as a resource and representative for fellow majors and minors and potential majors and minors, and brings student concerns and/or ideas to the program faculty. They also provide feedback to the program chair, undergraduate advising head, and faculty regarding scheduling problems, course offerings, etc. and help organize events for majors, minors, and other interested students.
2025-26 FREN UDRs
Hello! My name is Maria and I am an international student majoring in IGS and French. Born and raised in Brazil, I moved to MA at 16 to attend high school. I’m a lifelong learner of languages and I love using it as a bridge to understand others’ experiences in a better way. My long-term goal is to become an immigration lawyer — not just to practice law, but to support and empower others who, like me, have had to navigate complex systems far from home. I hope to serve as a mentor and advocate for immigrants, asylum seekers, refugees, etc, and of course, use my language skills (and hopefully a lot of French) to form a stronger connection with clients. Feel free to connect with me about anything; I’m always happy to meet other French students (whether your interests are similar to mine or completely different)!
Naomi Stephenson (she/her) is a senior triple majoring in FFS, History, and IGS. She is from Belmont Massachusetts and started studying French in 7th grade. Naomi spent the fall 2024 semester studying in Paris, France with Academic Programs Abroad, and she also serves as the French BUGS tutor! Outside of the French department, you can find Naomi rehearsing with one of Brandeis' dance or theater organizations, giving campus tours for the Admissions Office, or hosting an event as a CA. Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the department, French tutoring, or study abroad!
Hi everyone! I am a senior double majoring in French and Francophone Studies and Art History. I have spent my past three years at Brandeis studying and researching Franco-Vietnamese Art through a postcolonial lens. I am fueled by research that engages with decolonial thought, as well as the position of the Artistes étrangères in France and abroad. I have done many research projects through Brandeis in the French and Francophone studies program, from Francophone newspaper analysis to immigrant art analysis in Paris. I also write for the Justice Arts and Culture Section about Museum Exhibitions and Art Theory. I am happy to discuss research, methodology, historiography, and course selections with anyone regardless of prospective major or minor! I hope you all reach out and share your experiences with us!
Hello! My name is Jason Wu and I’m a sophomore double majoring in Business and French and Francophone Studies. On campus, I’m involved in the Taiwanese Student Association (TSA) as well as Brandeis Tea Club. In my free time, I like playing badminton, karaoke, and enjoying the outdoors (when it’s not freezing outside). Feel free to reach out with any questions!