Studying in France as Americans: Old Chapters, New Experiences, and Relaxation Preparation
The month of August has come and gone, and for the first time since 2002, we didn’t spend it getting ready for a new school year! Instead, the month seemed to drag on as Maria and I completed the last…
How to Extend a Student Residence Card in France: My Personal Experience
If you’ve read our article about renewing our student visas online in France, then you know that while Jalen and I successfully completed the renewal process, it was far from seamless – especially in my case. Unfortunately, my issues didn’t…
Studying in France as Americans: Errands, Opulence, and High Temps
One sentence that sums up our month of July as American graduate students at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne would be, “It was hot!” In addition to the boiling weather, we had a busy few weeks working towards our master’s…
How to Write a Stellar Mémoire (French Master’s Thesis)
Pursuing graduate studies in France entails mastering all sorts of assignments, but perhaps none as daunting as the notorious mémoire, or master’s thesis. Writing and defending a master’s thesis is the cornerstone of many, though not all, French graduate degrees,…
Studying in France as Americans: Academic Triumphs and a New Summer’s Start
For Jalen and I, June has been a month fraught with anxiety, but also teeming with joy! As American students nearing the end of our graduate studies at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, we have so much to share about…
Studying in France as Americans: Fun Local Events and Laser Focus
Another month in our life as students in Reims, France has almost come to a close. Our time studying Public Law and Logistics at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne sometimes feels like it’s flying by, and sometimes feels like it’s…
