147: Back to class with Siham Jibril of Off Campus Paris

Diehard fans of Paris already know there’s never been a shortage of activities to fill one’s intellectual and cultural cup. Art openings, talks and conferences, concerts and performances happen every day of the week. But if you’re interested in learning in a classroom setting without going back to school in the traditional sense, the options dry up. That’s where Off Campus steps in. It’s a two-month-old coffee shop and bookstore launched by two friends that has a special room dedicated to classes for adults. I’m joined by the co-founder Siham Jibril to talk about what sparked the idea, why there’s more interest in continuing education, and which themes resonate most with Parisians.  Mentioned in this episode: Off Campus Off Campus on Instagram Bonjour Jacob Shakespeare & Co Galignani MK2 Bibliothèque Audio production & editing: Matthew Jordan ⁠Music by Little Glass Men⁠