From Colby News:

“I had an identity crisis, and I think joining the French Department was one of the best decisions
I ever made. It was truly transformative, even though French is one of my native languages,” he
said. “I felt like it was key to getting to understand myself and see the intersectionality of these
different cultures that make me who I am.”
It was this combination of studying the natural world and learning more about Francophone
cultures that helped him find even footing after graduation. Said Büchi, “My Colby education
gave me the strength to find myself as an adult and be happy with the person I am so that I can
go out there and make a positive difference in the world.”

For more on Yannik’s unexpected career shift and the lessons he learned along the way, read more.