How To Get Married In France as Two Foreigners: Pre-Ceremony Organization
Is it possible to get married in France when both parties are foreigners? As Americans living in France, this is the question that Maria and I asked ourselves when we decided we were ready to start planning our wedding. The…
We Said Oui: Simple, Romantic Wedding of Americans in France
On a hot and sunny day all the way back in July, we said oui to forever at the Reims town hall. After four years of dating and nearly four years of engagement, we finally made it official. That’s right,…
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 Louis XIV Became My Loyal Travel Companion and a Pillar of My Love for France
I have been cultivating my love for France, the French language, and French culture for the better part of a decade. Throughout my Francophile journey, one historical figure has become a recurring theme: King Louis XIV. Though I certainly don’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…
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…
