The Important Dos and Don’ts of Getting a Master’s Degree in France
As American students in our final year of studies in France, Jalen and I know exactly what it takes to survive in French graduate school as international students. We’re sharing our top tips to make your experience as a student…
Actually, Classroom French is Exactly What You Need
How many times have you heard someone say that learning French in a classroom setting is useless, antiquated, and won’t really make you fluent in French? The foreigners-living-in-France community is rife with this popular narrative, and we seem to be…
Moving Abroad With Your High School Sweetheart
When Maria and I got together as teenagers, I had no idea that just a few short years later, we’d be moving to France. Almost a decade on, we’ve worked, studied, traveled, and lived in France – nearly 4,000 miles…
Is the DALF C2 Really that Difficult?
The DALF C2, or Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française Niveau C2, is the highest achievable credential for French as a foreign language. C2 is the top level of language ability in the CEFR, or Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, after A1,…
Studying in France as Americans: Fun Local Events and Laser Focus
Another month in our life as students in Reims, France has almost come to a close. Our time studying Public Law and Logistics at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne sometimes feels like it’s flying by, and sometimes feels like it’s…
How to Incorporate French Culture into Your Life From Anywhere
Living à la française isn’t reserved for only those who reside within the borders of France. If you’re a Francophile and taking time away from your obligations plus spending thousands on a French vacation or even a move abroad just…
