Bonjour, tout le monde! Perhaps you're finally in France and have settled into your flat (if not, you can find out in this post). You're still getting adjusted to the environment, possibly the time difference (especially if you're coming from overseas), but at the same time, you know that you still have a lot of … Continue reading How to Open a French Bank Account
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Story time, folks. As you know, I'll be returning to France for my second year as an assistante d'anglais. I'll be once again in the Normandy region, and I'm really looking forward to using what I learned from last year to teach a new group of students in a different town. However, the process of getting … Continue reading How I Almost Didn’t Return to France This Year
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)
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
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
Rebecca Goes Rendezvous 