Life Update #6: Settling into France (one month update!)

Bonjour! As I'm writing this, it has been almost a month since I arrived in France to begin my third consecutive year abroad (but my first year as a lectrice d'anglais). So much has happened in this past month-- from finding a place to live to dealing with French administration, I can't believe how I … Continue reading Life Update #6: Settling into France (one month update!)

My Housing Situation in France

Salut! Having lived in France for almost two years (with the exception of going home in the summer due to VISA restrictions), I have had my fair share of living in and experiencing housing in the country. From my first year as an assistante in a small town to my (current) second year as an assistante again in another … Continue reading My Housing Situation in France

How to Survive your OFII Appointment

Bonjour, tout le monde! You might think that, after getting your VISA and making it through stage/formation, you're finally ready to start living the life in France for the next few months. Not so fast. Before you can finally breathe again, there's one more *very important* thing you must do in order to officially (and legally) work … Continue reading How to Survive your OFII Appointment

Off to France! (and why I won’t travel as much this year)

Salut! The time has come; in less than 24 hours, I'll once again be heading back to France for another year of teaching. It's been a long time coming, but I'm so glad that it's happening so soon! My bags are packed with just about everything that I need while also being under the weight … Continue reading Off to France! (and why I won’t travel as much this year)

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