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
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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
Salut, mes amis! Perhaps when you think of Normandy, you assume nothing but D-Day landing beaches during World War II. Or maybe you imagine cold, windy Atlantic-coast weather all year-round. Not to forget its stinky, but tasty Camembert cheese. ...well, you assumed right. Yet, there's so much more to this distinctive region in northwest France. Besides the … Continue reading Best Places to Visit in Normandy, France
