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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…