The Important Difference Between “Study Abroad” and “Studying Abroad”
At American colleges and universities, study abroad programs are touted as opportunities for students to expand their horizons, increase their language capacities, and set their resumes apart. Less often discussed, however, is the possibility of studying abroad by directly enrolling…
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…
Three Reasons to Skip Studying Abroad in Paris
Many Americans who dream of studying abroad don’t say, “I want to study in France!” but “I want to study in Paris!” The internet is teeming with videos, articles, and testimonies about studying and living in the city of lights.…
Four Insider Tips for Pursuing a Degree in Your Second Language
A quick Google search for tips on studying in your non-native language is likely to bring up results about merely studying a foreign language. While language learning is, in our opinion, an important and worthy endeavor, pursuing a degree in…
Studying in France as Americans: Six Month Master’s Degree Update
We can hardly believe that it’s been six months since we arrived in Reims, France to pursue our master’s degrees – in Logistics for Jalen and in Public Law for me – at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. We’ve accomplished…
How to Budget as an International Student in France
Studying in France is an amazing opportunity that requires a lot of careful planning, including preparing and sticking to a budget. As first-year master’s degree students in France and alumni of the Teaching Assistant program in France (TAPIF), Jalen and…
