• Maria standing among desks in an empty French classroom.
    TAPIF

    A Brutally Honest Review of Our Year with TAPIF

    If you’re a long-time follower of our blog, you’ve already read our many articles about the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). We’ve detailed the application process, talked about our placement and visa difficulties, written about how we packed for…

  • Maria with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
    TAPIF

    How to Highlight TAPIF on Your Resume

    Congratulations on successfully completing the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)! If you’re like Jalen and I, you’re eager to put your new capacities to work in either an academic or professional setting. Read on to learn how to showcase…

  • Jalen and Maria posing in front of a white building in Caen.
    TAPIF

    How to Teach English in France as a Couple

    From the time that we discovered the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF), Jalen and I knew that we wanted to participate together and eagerly searched online for personal testimonies from couples who had done the same. To our surprise,…

  • Faux meat, green beans, bread, chips, cheese, pasta, marinara sauce, and yogurt.
    Life in France

    Being a Vegetarian in France

    Ah, French cuisine. Coq au vin,  boeuf bourguignon, foie gras, escargots, quiche lorraine, steak tartare…Notice a theme? Meat has the starring role in many classic French dishes! France also has a notorious reputation for being averse to those who abstain…