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,…
You Aren’t Doomed to Become an English Teacher in France
We know how the headline sounds, but hear us out. Though we believe that teaching is an admirable, necessary profession, especially in the domain of second-language acquisition, it’s simply not for everyone. However, we’ve noticed a theme among anglophones hoping…
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…
Is Home Where the Heart Is? Expats Reflect Through Photography
As Americans living abroad, defining “home” is complicated. In everyday conversation, we use “home” to refer to our apartment here in Reims, but “home” has also been in Troyes during our time with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF),…
The Important Dos and Don’ts of Getting a Master’s Degree in France
As American students in our final year of studies in France, Jalen and I know exactly what it takes to survive in French graduate school as international students. We’re sharing our top tips to make your experience as a student…
Actually, Classroom French is Exactly What You Need
How many times have you heard someone say that learning French in a classroom setting is useless, antiquated, and won’t really make you fluent in French? The foreigners-living-in-France community is rife with this popular narrative, and we seem to be…
