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Studying Abroad in Europe as an African-American | Evolve Podcast

What does it really mean to leave America behind and start a new life in Europe? In this powerful conversation, D’Angelo (African-American from Virginia, USA) shares his journey of studying abroad in France, adapting to new cultures, learning languages, and confronting questions of race, identity, and belonging. From growing up in Newport News, Virginia—a city known for its sports legends like Michael Vick, Allen Iverson, and Pharrell—to moving to Amiens, France where he was one of the few African-Americans in town, D’Angelo opens up about: ✅ The reality of culture shock in Europe as an American ✅ Being African-American abroad vs. African/European identities ✅ How learning French changed his mindset & opportunities ✅ Differences in respect, communication & cultural values ✅ Connecting with African, Arab & European communities in France ✅ Reflections on history, race, and the meaning of “home” This is more than just an expat story—it’s a deep exploration of identity, migration, and how travel transforms the way we see ourselves and others. 📌 Join the conversation in the comments: What do you think about the differences between American and European cultures? Have you ever faced identity questions when living abroad? D'Angelo's IG: @dlovoyagez D'Angelo's LinkedIn:   / d-angelo-chesson-92149b283   📲 Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: IG: / evolve_hq_podcast TikTok: / evolve_hq Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:39 D’Angelo’s introduction 2:20 Growing up in Virginia 5:17 Adapting to French & European culture 7:29 Being a minority in France vs US 10:56 Mixing with Arabs & Africans 14:13 Reactions to being American 16:30 Negative media representations 19:41 Dealing with ignorance 20:41 How Europe enriched D’Angelo’s life 22:13 Meeting refugees for the first time 24:03 Americans vs Brits 25:49 Sensitivity around history 28:38 Lasting impact of being in Europe 30:10 Final advice 31:37 Outro ##StudyAbroad #AfricanAmericanAbroad #LifeInEurope #EvolvePodcast #CultureShock #MovingAbroad #FranceVsUSA #AmericanInEurope #TravelStories #BlackExpat #CulturalDifferences #IdentityAbroad #VirginiaToFrance #InternationalStudents #LivingAbroad