Anu Kumar

Joined February 2021

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Writing about the brain, culture, and everything in between. Researcher, expat, and book addict. Head editor of par-desi.com.

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5 Ways to Be A Stereotypical Tourist in Paris
I’ve heard many Americans gawk when I say I live in Paris. “It must be a dream! I’d love to just visit!” To which I usually respond, “It’s alright.”
By Anu Kumar4 years ago in Wander
Online Language Exchanges Apps are Exhausting for Women
Learning a new language is a necessity turned personal passion. However, developing your skills doesn’t exempt you from inappropriate behavior from people online.
By Anu Kumar4 years ago in Viva
My Quality of Life Abroad is Closely Tied to Two Privileges
Upon my last visit to the US, I caught up with many old friends, colleagues, and mentors over lunch. While we fervently talked about what’s happened in our lives since I left the US for France, they all had the same question.
By Anu Kumar5 years ago in Wander
“Stop Apologizing — Do This Instead” is Horrible Advice for Women. Top Story - July 2021.
Scrolling through the Instagram explore page, I see a video with the text “Ladies! Stop apologizing and say these things instead!”
By Anu Kumar5 years ago in Viva
The Identity-Shaking Experiences You Have While Living Abroad
If you were offered a coveted job in your field, but it was in another country, would you accept? For me, the answer was a resounding “yes.”
By Anu Kumar5 years ago in Wander