Conquering Law School in France: An Accomplished American’s Perspective
Believe it or not, only 1.5% of all foreigners enrolled in French higher education are from the United States. That means that as American master’s degree graduates of the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, it’s not every day that Jalen and…
Why French Private Schools Aren’t Always the Better Choice
Considering pursuing higher education in France? One of the first choices you’ll need to make is what kind of French institution you’d like to attend. As Americans who got our master’s degrees at a French public university, we’re plugged into…
Five Great Reasons To Do an Alternance in France
Before I began my master’s degree in France as an American, I became interested in the idea of participating in the popular work-study scheme known as an alternance. Doing your studies en alternance involves switching between attending classes and going…
How to Ensure Your French Degree Isn’t a Scam in Disguise
Pursuing higher education is a big undertaking – especially when you decide to do so in a foreign country. Jalen and I completed master’s degrees at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne in Reims, France and can tell you that it…
How to Start a Non-Teaching Career in France: Maria’s Story
Making a life in France as an American is anything but simple. I’d hoped to someday move to France since I was a child, but the difficulties involved in making it happen became more apparent as the years went on.…
How to Start a Non-Teaching Career in France: Jalen’s Story
Before getting to know my Francophile wife, Maria, back in 2014, moving abroad as an American had never even been on my radar. Over time, however, living life à la française became a big goal for me. As my aspirations…
