Best Things to Do in Troyes, France
Jalen and I lived in Troyes for the entirety of our time as English assistants with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). Located in the Grand Est region on the Seine river, it’s a beautiful city that we really…
Four Useful Things TAPIF Taught Me
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is a sort of “Choose Your Own Adventure” program. TAPIF assistants hail from all over the United States and Canada, have a variety of educational backgrounds, and often have vastly different motivations for…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #5
March 2020 What a month it has been with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)! While the month started off normally, we quickly realized that we were in for yet another unique experience as Americans in France. From vacationing…
Life in France without a Car
When Jalen and I arrived in France in September 2019, we were faced with the reality of no longer having personal vehicles at our disposal. As such, we worried about the inconvenience of relying fully on public transit. Growing up…
Budgeting For Our Year With TAPIF
Teaching with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is a wonderful opportunity for native English speakers to live abroad for a school year. One of the major perks of the program is receiving a monthly salary, but TAPIF participants…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #4
February 2020 We have once again reached the end of another month with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)! Jalen and I have been up to our usual activities: roaming around Troyes, travelling around France, and creating and implementing…
