Five Essential Life Skills You’ll Develop as a TAPIFer
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young Americans to live in France for an academic year by teaching English. For many such people, TAPIF is their first foray into bonafide adulthood after completing their…
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…
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…
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,…
Inside Look at a Typical Work Schedule with TAPIF
Experiences with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) differ immensely from assistant to assistant. Variables including the age of our students, the location of our placements, the number of schools in which we are employed, and the time we…
