During the third weekend of September, I decided to take some time off from work to get out of town. Although I'd only started teaching two weeks prior, the itch to travel was too great to resist-- plus, my schedule for the semester was flexible enough for me to shift my classes around, so with … Continue reading Destination: Grenoble, France (September 2018 Edition)
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Nestled in the lush, rolling hills of the Loire, le Puy-en-Velay (also simply known as "le Puy"), is a small city which boasts a lot of gorgeous views and historic sites, especially those pertaining to pilgrimages which date back to the medieval ages. Considering that I'd been living in the area for over a year, … Continue reading Destination: Le Puy-en-Velay, France
When it comes to the cultural differences between France and the U.S. (aka two countries which I've divided my time between for the last almost-four years), it's hard to believe that they can be so different while so similar at the same time. Visiting one or the other is one thing, but to live and adjust … Continue reading 10 Reverse Culture Shocks I’ve Experienced in the U.S.
Salut! As you read from the title, I'm returning to France for the school year (yet again). I'll be teaching for a second year as a lectrice d'anglais in the Lyon region, and I'll be pretty much doing the same things I did this past year, e.g. working, traveling, meeting new people, seeing old friends, etc. I'll … Continue reading Life Update #10: Returning to France (and *possible* final year?)
Salut! As of two weeks ago, I can say that I'm *officially* done with my first year as a lectrice d'anglais. Following a three-week vacation all over Europe, I returned to France to proctor rattrapages (make-up exams for students who'd failed English this past year) and otherwise to sort out renewal logistics for the upcoming year. I would say … Continue reading Life Update #9: Reflections on my First Year as a Lectrice (and summer plans)
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 
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