How to Avoid Tourist Traps: Four Overrated Parisian Attractions
There’s so much to see and do in the city of lights! Whether you’re planning to spend a week or a lifetime in Paris, you’ll want to avoid tourist traps, throwing away your money, and wasting your time. Jalen and…
A Brutally Honest Review of Our Year with TAPIF
If you’re a long-time follower of our blog, you’ve already read our many articles about the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). We’ve detailed the application process, talked about our placement and visa difficulties, written about how we packed for…
Four Spectacular Cities in France You Have to Visit
There is so much to see in the beautiful country of France! Jalen and I have been lucky enough to visit quite a few French cities, some more well-known than others, and we want to share the best of the…
How to Highlight TAPIF on Your Resume
Congratulations on successfully completing the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)! If you’re like Jalen and I, you’re eager to put your new capacities to work in either an academic or professional setting. Read on to learn how to showcase…
How to Teach English in France as a Couple
From the time that we discovered the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), Jalen and I knew that we wanted to participate together and eagerly searched online for personal testimonies from couples who had done the same. To our surprise,…
Being a Vegetarian in France
Ah, French cuisine. Coq au vin, boeuf bourguignon, foie gras, escargots, quiche lorraine, steak tartare…Notice a theme? Meat has the starring role in many classic French dishes! France also has a notorious reputation for being averse to those who abstain…
