Arrival Day here in Paris was one of momentous historical importance here in Paris: the manifestation where more than 1 million people and 40 world leaders united in a moment of tragedy. Charlie Hebdo is a French publication which produces satirical-like articles and images. For many years, tension has been growing in France between Muslims immigrants and French natives, making some anti-Muslim images a tipping point for the tension. The attack was extremely targeted, meaning we as students are not in danger.

At the manifestation Sunday January 11, world leaders from around the globe stood together with the people of Paris, taking in the tragedy together.  A few days after the rally, we had a Boston University Alumni panel, where they each explained their perspectives on the attack and unification as a group. It was interesting, for each person acknowledged the importance of a moment where the French united, but each had a different view of why this unification occurred and what will happen in the future. Paris is back to normal, but it seems as if each person here is still trying to sort out the confusion of the matter and come to terms in their own way.