Remembering France’s Exhilarating World Cup Win in July 2018
Almost two years ago exactly, when France won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, I was lucky enough to be vacationing in Paris. It was the French National Team’s second-ever World Cup victory, and the French were rightfully ecstatic! French people…
How to Avoid Tourist Traps: Four Overrated Parisian Attractions
There’s so much to see and do in the city of lights! Whether you’re planning to spend a week or a lifetime in Paris, you’ll want to avoid tourist traps, throwing away your money, and wasting your time. Jalen and…
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…
Four Spectacular Cities in France You Have to Visit
There is so much to see in the beautiful country of France! Jalen and I have been lucky enough to visit quite a few French cities, some more well-known than others, and we want to share the best of the…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #6
April 2020 That’s a wrap! Our experience with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) has come to an end. The events of this past month were far from how Jalen and I expected our year of teaching to conclude,…
Best Things to Do in Troyes, France
Jalen and I lived in Troyes for the entirety of our time as English assistants with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). Located in the Grand Est region on the Seine river, it’s a beautiful city that we really…