Expat Influencers are Lying to You: How to Tell Fact from Fiction
It’s no secret that there’s a thriving expat influencer community online. Foreigners living all over France who create and share content on their blogs, YouTube channels, and social media accounts abound. A large portion of people who follow these expat…
Studying in France as Americans: Exciting Developments and Difficult Grief
Our October update comes a bit late, and we thank you all for your patience and continued interest in our journey as American master’s degree students at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. Jalen and I are in the second year of…
Five Simple Words that Describe The Francofile
Whether you’re a long-time follower or a first-time reader, Jalen and I want to share in this article what The Francofile is all about. We aspire to embed our core principles into everything we create, and we believe that with…
What does it mean to be “écolo” in France?
Do you care about the environment? Sustainability and environmental consciousness are on the rise all over the world, but especially in France. In French, a person with a particular interest in protecting the environment is called an écolo, short for…
French People Aren’t Rude, You Just Don’t Get Them
One of the most common stereotypes that circulates about the French is that they are rude by nature. Stories of hostile interactions with sour French people get passed around so often that Jalen and I are routinely asked how we…
Studying in France as Americans: Starting Off Year Two
The summer has ended, fall is in the air, and Maria and I have begun our second year as American master’s degree students at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. If you’re new here or just need a reminder, both of…
