As student protests continue to grow in metropolitan France, many in Tahiti are watching from afar, expressing solidarity with the students' demands while highlighting the damage caused by some protesters. Since mid-September, high school students in the Paris region have been demonstrating against overcrowded classrooms, unsanitary conditions, and the lack of teachers to replace those who are absent. The movement has spread to several regions of mainland France, though some "vandals" have joined the protests, causing damage such as setting fire to trash cans and school building entrances. In recent days, teachers have been joining their students at protest sites to protect them from police violence and offer guidance. Students in Tahiti feel little connection to the protests in France, with most expressing shock at the images of destruction. Maeva, a student at the professional high school of Faa’a, says that Tahitian students will "never do that because we are not in France and in addition we are on a small island." She believes setting fire to school buildings is excessive. Hanaiti, a first-year STMG student at the Diadème High School, supports the French students' struggle, noting that overcrowded classes hinder concentration and that long school days are difficult for some students. Edgar from the professional high school of Faa’a says that large-scale demonstrations are not on the agenda in Tahiti. Heiana and Taiamani from the Diadème High School believe a small strike could improve their working conditions but emphasize they would not destroy their school. They mention cramped classroom conditions but note they are usually split into two groups and that they have not been educated to destroy everything. Vahei, a first-year STMG student, states that while working conditions in some Tahitian classes are difficult, they are better compared to France, with 34 students in a class but fewer than in France. Maeva notes that working conditions have improved, with classes often split into two groups and air conditioning in most classrooms. Students in Tahiti are unanimous in pointing out the police violence faced by students in metropolitan France. Vahei expresses disappointment, while Hanaiti believes police should protect students rather than use violence. Maeva mentions that while there are no harsh interventions in Tahiti, it depends on the mūto’i (local context).