I Got Laid Off in France (And Found Another Job)
There’s never a good time to get laid off, but as an American in France whose legal residency hinges on having a job, let’s just say it was news I was less-than-enthused to receive. As it turns out, working for…
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 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…
Everything You Need to Know About Attending French University in One Comprehensive Post
Before we even applied for our master’s degrees at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, Jalen and I vowed to share every possible aspect of our experience as Americans in French public university online. We longed to consume content that would…
How to Get French Unemployment Benefits After an Alternance as a Foreigner: My Personal Experience
I completed the second year of my master’s degree in Gestion de Production, Logistique, Achats parcours Logistique Durable et Management de la Supply Chain at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne en alternance. Simply put, I participated in a work-study internship…
How to Get France’s Recherche d’Emploi ou Création d’Entreprise Residence Permit: Our Personal Experiences
For many international students in France, graduation does not mark the end of their time abroad. However, it’s not as simple as deciding to stay – foreigners like us have to follow stringent rules to maintain residency in France. Maria…
