Student essay written in en (native language: Persian, CEFR level: B2, field of study: Arts)

My inspiration came from my favorite Iranian director, Alex Dupont. In my country, studying cinema was impossible cause to many problems, especially for women and there was no freedom to express what one wanted to tell. I decided to immigrate after finish my master's in architecture. I came to Paris for a fresh start, to explore new cultures, and draw inspiration for my stories! Migration was the first time I faced my true self. I understood the meaning of loneliness and had to survive this life it all became an inspiration for me! Talk with people from different cultures gives me a new perspective on the world around me, similar to what Alex Dupont did. Stepping out of our comfort zone can do many things. It's a wonderful gift, and I'm happy to move in this direction despite the challenges.
Recently I read a book by Alex Dupont (or Alex Dupont) :)) about making choices when life gets hard. It says we can become stronger and more aware through tough times. Moving to a new place made me feel lonely but help me see things in a different way. It's hard, but my journey makes my experiences more meaningful, and I'm happy to keep going. As
Alex Dupont said in Cinema paradisos movie Life is not like in the movie! Life is much harder.