How to Get Your French VISA

Bonjour! Considering that I had written about what to pack/not pack for France last week, it might seem a bit counteractive to talk about getting a French visa this week. In other words, this is to say that, for those heading off to France for long-stay purposes, it makes sense to get your visa first … Continue reading How to Get Your French VISA

Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 1)

Bonjour! If you've ever studied abroad in a foreign country before, then you may or may not have opted to live with a host family. Host families can be a good way to meet locals, practice your targeted language with, and overall learn more about the day-to-day life and culture of the country you're in. … Continue reading Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 1)

Things to Pack (and Not Pack) for France

Salut, tout le monde! Planning to live in France? Whether it's for a few weeks for an immersion program or for several years for a working-holiday stint, knowing what and what not to bring with you can be an incredibly stressful process. This isn't the same as vacationing for a short period of time like … Continue reading Things to Pack (and Not Pack) for France

10 Things to Expect When Living in France

Bonjour à tous! ...so you're planning to move to France? Whether you're going abroad to work or to marry the Frenchman (or woman) of your dreams (one can dream, can't they?), moving to a new place, let alone halfway across the world, can be a daunting experience. Even after you finish dealing with all the … Continue reading 10 Things to Expect When Living in France

Paris: My Study Abroad Experience

Bonjour, mes amis! Like many college students, I also studied abroad during my undergraduate years. Out of all of the places that I could've gone to-- Florence, Beijing, Rio de Janeiro-- I chose Paris, home to the famous (and questionably phallic-looking) Eiffel Tower, its romantic views of the Seine River, and of course, the fact that it's the … Continue reading Paris: My Study Abroad Experience