How to Get an Internship in France and What it’s Really Like
Getting a master’s degree in France often entails more than just passing your classes. As a graduate student in France, you’ll likely have the opportunity to complete an internship at some point during your degree. Depending on your program, you…
Studying in France as Americans: French Holidays and New Semester
This month of January was fittingly one of pleasant endings and new beginnings. Maria and I are glad to have completed yet another month at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne and are excited to embark on our final semester as…
How COVID-19 Shifted Our Perspective as Americans in France
COVID-19 is a thief. Countless people have lost their lives, their loved ones, and their jobs to the pandemic. Celebrations that bring people together like graduations, weddings, and festivals have been cancelled. Schools, museums, movie theaters, restaurants, and even borders…
How to Teach English in France: Spotlight Interview with an Expert
We met our American friend Emma under stressful circumstances back in 2019. Her hopes of living in Reims for her second year with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) were crushed when she was placed in Troyes instead. Meanwhile,…
Studying in France as Americans: Full Schedules and Holiday Festivities
December was a month full of classes, work, and holiday events. As American master’s degree students at the Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne, Jalen and I simultaneously enjoyed and were worn out by the past few weeks. Read on to…
Studying in France as Americans: Hectic and Entertaining Student Life
The month of November went by in a blur as Jalen and I continue to tackle our master’s degrees in Logistics and Public Law at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. Between work, school, and new experiences, the days passed quickly.…