How to Teach English in France: Spotlight Interview with an Expert
We met our American friend Emma under stressful circumstances back in 2019. Her hopes of living in Reims for her second year with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) were crushed when she was placed in Troyes instead. Meanwhile,…
Expat Influencers are Lying to You: How to Tell Fact from Fiction
It’s no secret that there’s a thriving expat influencer community online. Foreigners living all over France who create and share content on their blogs, YouTube channels, and social media accounts abound. A large portion of people who follow these expat…
French People Aren’t Rude, You Just Don’t Get Them
One of the most common stereotypes that circulates about the French is that they are rude by nature. Stories of hostile interactions with sour French people get passed around so often that Jalen and I are routinely asked how we…
Two Most Important Expat Traits
Immigrating to another country requires certain qualities that expats must continuously nurture in order to live a fulfilling life abroad. After participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) and completing the first year of our master’s degrees in…
Six Ways Mary Washington Prepared Us for Life in France
The University of Mary Washington‘s motto, “Where Great Minds Get to Work,” really says it all. UMW is a public liberal arts university in Virginia known for its high-quality instruction and tight-knit community – and it happens to be our…
Seven Deadly Sins of American Expats in France and How to Avoid Them
Adjusting to life in France is not always simple. It’s easy to feel lost while adapting to an unfamiliar culture and learning the dos and don’ts of a new society. Keep reading to learn about the things to avoid to…
