How to Find Housing in France

Salut! Perhaps you've just arrived in France with no place to live, or maybe you're still in the States worrying about not having a flat once you're there. Granted, finding housing in France has got to be one of the most stressful things that us assistant(e)s/ lecteurs/lectrices/working-holiday students have to deal with, especially in an environment … Continue reading How to Find Housing in France

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

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

How to Improve Your French

Salut, tout le monde! Perhaps you've just started learning French or have already been learning it for years. Either case, you're probably interested in getting better at it, so that you can use it when you visit France or just for personal reasons. Granted, it can be hard to learn French, let alone improve on … Continue reading How to Improve Your French