Applying for a Master’s Degree in France: How to Choose a Program
Note: This information is accurate as of September 9th, 2020. When Maria and I decided that we wanted to pursue master’s degrees in France, we knew that the process was likely to be difficult and unclear at times. Luckily, we…
Expat Stories: Silly Tales from Two Americans in France
Let’s face it: France and the United States are two very different countries. No matter how well we speak French, how much research we do, or how comfortable we are living in France, we are still two expats who sometimes…
Eight Unique Things You Didn’t Know About Us
Jalen and Maria here! If you follow our blog and YouTube channel, you probably know quite a bit about us already. We’ve told you our love story, wrote all about our TAPIF experience, taken you on vacation with us, shared…
Why France is Everything it’s Cracked Up to Be
France, much like any other country, has its upsides and its downsides. However, in this article, I will be discussing a few reasons that Maria and I consider France a great place to be! Whether your staying for a short-term…
Three Important Reasons We Didn’t Renew Our TAPIF Contracts
Jalen and I participated in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) during the 2019-2020 academic year. From placement and visa issues, to teaching in a classroom for the first time, to visiting cities all around France, to experiencing the…
The Truth About Introversion and Foreign Language Learning
Jalen and I consider everyone’s experience with language learning to be a personal journey influenced by individuals’ unique circumstances. Things like age, learning style, motivation, and even personality traits – such as introversion or extraversion – make all the difference…
