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 Visit Picturesque Nancy, France on a Budget
Going on a fun vacation in France can be really expensive. However, your wanderlust doesn’t have to be stifled by a small budget – Jalen and I would know! After spending a year teaching English with the Teaching Assistant Program…
Six Ways Mary Washington Prepared Us for Life in France
The University of Mary Washington‘s motto, “Where Great Minds Get to Work,” really says it all. UMW is a public liberal arts university in Virginia known for its high-quality instruction and tight-knit community – and it happens to be our…
Five Videos that Will Inspire You to Move to France
Jalen and I know better than anyone that moving abroad is a taxing process. Whether you’re dreaming of life in France or in the process of making the big move, the difficult parts of the journey to becoming an expat…
The Important Difference Between “Study Abroad” and “Studying Abroad”
At American colleges and universities, study abroad programs are touted as opportunities for students to expand their horizons, increase their language capacities, and set their resumes apart. Less often discussed, however, is the possibility of studying abroad by directly enrolling…
