Why TAPIF Is About More Than Just Teaching English
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) gives American and Canadian participants the amazing opportunity to teach English in French schools for an academic year. Maria and I were TAPIFers during the 2019-2020 school year, and our experience made it…
How to Find Things to Do on Your Next Vacation in France
As Americans living in France, Maria and I have had the opportunity to explore many corners of this beautiful country – including cities like Paris, Troyes, Clermont-Ferrand, Caen, Marseille, Reims, and Nancy. However, planning your perfect French vacation isn’t as…
Studying in France as Americans: New Discoveries and Sunny Days
Spring has sprung here in Reims, and yet another month has passed us by as American master’s degree students at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. Jalen and I are inching closer to completing our graduate studies in Logistics and Public…
Four Interesting Ways Our French University Campus Surprised Us
Apart from the fundamentals, the college experience in France and the college experience in the United States have very little in common. We should know – after completing our American bachelor’s degrees at the University of Mary Washington, we moved…
How to Renew a French Student Visa Online: Our Personal Experiences
For foreign students pursuing degrees in France, keeping up with your studies is only part of the equation. Maintaining your student status so that you can complete your degree program is of the utmost importance. As American master’s degree students…
Ten Essential Items You Need to Live Like the French
When in France, do as the French do! Life in France is beautiful, unique, and best enjoyed with the proper materials. Whether you’re moving to France or you’re just trying to add a bit of French culture into your life,…