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  • A view of the roofs of Nancy, France with a blue sky in the background.
    Personal

    How Mastering French Helped Me Learn Even More Languages

    As a self-proclaimed Francophile living in France, you might think that I’m only interested in French language and culture. While it is true that I love all things French, I am also very globally-minded. In fact, learning to speak French…

    By Jalen & Maria September 22, 2021
  • Maria and Jalen kiss on a park bench in Reims, France.
    Master's

    Studying in France as Americans: One Calendar Year in the Books

    The month of August has come to an end and so has the first calendar year of our master’s degree studies in France! Jalen and I are thankful for the time we’ve had in France thus far pursuing our degrees…

    By Jalen & Maria September 15, 2021
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    Life in France

    Three Mouth-Watering Specialities from Reims, France Everyone Will Love

    France’s numerous culinary masterpieces delight foodies all around the world. The often imitated, never duplicated regional products are not only delicious, but also demonstrate France’s rich cultural and historical tradition. As Americans living in France, Jalen and I love partaking…

    By Jalen & Maria September 8, 2021
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    Master's

    A Candid Review of Year One in French Graduate School

    If you’ve been following our blog for a while, you know Jalen and I have shared nearly everything about our experience as American master’s degree students in France. We crafted a step-by-step guide to the application process, detailed how we…

    By Jalen & Maria August 25, 2021
  • Maria and Jalen lay on a picnic blanket in the grass and smile at each other in Reims, France.
    Master's

    Studying in France as Americans: Rest, Relaxation, and Quality Time

    Another summer month in Reims, France has come to an end, and Jalen and I thoroughly enjoyed taking it easy this July. As graduate students in Logistics and Public Law at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, we’re doing our best…

    By Jalen & Maria August 18, 2021
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    Learn French

    Popular Misconceptions About Learning French

    There are thousands of languages spoken across the globe today, so choosing which ones to learn can be a tough decision! As two Americans who learned to speak French to fluency, we’ve noticed that just a handful of common misconceptions…

    By Jalen & Maria August 11, 2021
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