Studying in France as Americans: Valentine’s Love and Online Opportunities
The shortest month of the year has come and gone, and it definitely felt brief! Even so, Jalen and I made the most of the month of February as American master’s degree students at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne studying…
Important French University Abbreviations and Vocabulary You Need to Know
International student life is tough. Adjusting to a foreign culture and taking on rigorous coursework far away from your support system is quite the challenge! When you’re a newbie in French university, learning the extensive lingo can be overwhelming, and…
How to Get an Internship in France and What it’s Really Like
Getting a master’s degree in France often entails more than just passing your classes. As a graduate student in France, you’ll likely have the opportunity to complete an internship at some point during your degree. Depending on your program, you…
Studying in France as Americans: French Holidays and New Semester
This month of January was fittingly one of pleasant endings and new beginnings. Maria and I are glad to have completed yet another month at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne and are excited to embark on our final semester as…
How COVID-19 Shifted Our Perspective as Americans in France
COVID-19 is a thief. Countless people have lost their lives, their loved ones, and their jobs to the pandemic. Celebrations that bring people together like graduations, weddings, and festivals have been cancelled. Schools, museums, movie theaters, restaurants, and even borders…
How to Teach English in France: Spotlight Interview with an Expert
We met our American friend Emma under stressful circumstances back in 2019. Her hopes of living in Reims for her second year with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) were crushed when she was placed in Troyes instead. Meanwhile,…
