How to Visit Picturesque Nancy, France on a Budget
Going on a fun vacation in France can be really expensive. However, your wanderlust doesn’t have to be stifled by a small budget – Jalen and I would know! After spending a year teaching English with the Teaching Assistant Program…
Two Most Important Expat Traits
Immigrating to another country requires certain qualities that expats must continuously nurture in order to live a fulfilling life abroad. After participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) and completing the first year of our master’s degrees in…
Four Things to Know Before Coming to School in France
Real talk: Deciding to study in France is a choice that you should weigh very carefully. Enrolling in French graduate school isn’t a simple way to hang out abroad but rather a serious undertaking that comes with obstacles and requires…
Six Ways Mary Washington Prepared Us for Life in France
The University of Mary Washington‘s motto, “Where Great Minds Get to Work,” really says it all. UMW is a public liberal arts university in Virginia known for its high-quality instruction and tight-knit community – and it happens to be our…
Best Cheap Fast Food Restaurants for Students in Reims, France
In a country famous for its gourmet dishes, delicious cheeses, fancy pastries, and regional specialties, amazing food is always just around the corner. Living in France as a student is, of course, an opportunity to take part in this iconic…
Five Videos that Will Inspire You to Move to France
Jalen and I know better than anyone that moving abroad is a taxing process. Whether you’re dreaming of life in France or in the process of making the big move, the difficult parts of the journey to becoming an expat…
