Studying in France as Americans: Rest, Relaxation, and Quality Time
Another summer month in Reims, France has come to an end, and Jalen and I thoroughly enjoyed taking it easy this July. As graduate students in Logistics and Public Law at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, we’re doing our best…
Popular Misconceptions About Learning French
There are thousands of languages spoken across the globe today, so choosing which ones to learn can be a tough decision! As two Americans who learned to speak French to fluency, we’ve noticed that just a handful of common misconceptions…
Five Ways TAPIF Made Us Successful in French Graduate School
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is the American and Canadian section of the Assistants de langue en France program that gives young people the opportunity to teach English in France for an academic year. Many TAPIF participants use…
Studying in France as Americans: Kicking Off an Awesome Summer
It’s already been a month since Jalen and I officially finished the first year of our master’s degrees at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne. This month has been both busy and relaxing, and we’re excited to share what we’ve been up…
How to Study in France as A Couple and What it’s Really Like
Jalen and I do most things together. We both studied French and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington, participated in the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) simultaneously, and now we’re pursuing degrees together at the Université de…
Studying in France as Americans: Finished with Year One of our Master’s Degrees
Believe it or not, Jalen and I have finished the first year of our master’s degrees at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, meaning that we officially have a Master 1 in Logistics and Public Law respectively! Keep reading for the…
