Studying in France as Americans: First Month of our Master’s Degrees
It’s already been one month since Jalen and I arrived in France to pursue graduate degrees. We attend the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne and are first-year master’s students studying Logistics and Public Law respectively. Read on to find out what…
Applying for a Master’s Degree in France: Important Documents
Note: This information is accurate as of September 23rd, 2020. Applying for a master’s degree in France can be a daunting process, especially when it comes to getting your hands on all the documentation required to do so. Before applying…
Applying for a Master’s Degree in France: How to Choose a Program
Note: This information is accurate as of September 9th, 2020. When Maria and I decided that we wanted to pursue master’s degrees in France, we knew that the process was likely to be difficult and unclear at times. Luckily, we…
Three Important Reasons We Didn’t Renew Our TAPIF Contracts
Jalen and I participated in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) during the 2019-2020 academic year. From placement and visa issues, to teaching in a classroom for the first time, to visiting cities all around France, to experiencing the…
Reasons We Applied for Master’s Degrees in France
Since meeting each other in 2014, Maria and I have been making plans to live and work in France together. Fortunately, we have already achieved this goal by participating in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). After a wonderful…
Life in France without a Car
When Jalen and I arrived in France in September 2019, we were faced with the reality of no longer having personal vehicles at our disposal. As such, we worried about the inconvenience of relying fully on public transit. Growing up…
