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!)

The Pros & Cons of Doing TAPIF

Bonjour, future assistant(e)s! With less than two months until the start of your work contract teaching in France, it's no doubt that you're counting down the days until you touch down on French soil. You're gearing up for the next six to seven months abroad, as you can almost taste the excitement of living in the land … Continue reading The Pros & Cons of Doing TAPIF

Reflections on Anonymity and Success after Graduation

As you can tell from the title, today's post will be somewhat different since it's neither about traveling nor about my teaching experience in France. The idea came to me a couple of weeks ago while I was back at home (as in Los Angeles): I live close to the middle and high schools that … Continue reading Reflections on Anonymity and Success after Graduation

Blue Sky Tag!

Hello! A while back, Rosie from La Grenouille Anglaise nominated me for the "Blue Sky Tag," which I'm honored to accept. This is the second nomination I've received from her: Rosie is nothing short of amazing with her blog posts about her life and travels in the UK and France, as well as drool-worthy baking … Continue reading Blue Sky Tag!

Life Update in France #3 (I’m Going Home?!)

Bonjour! It's incredible to realize that I haven't written one of these "life updates" in over four months, with the last one being back in January, right after coming back from the vacances de Noël. In any case, so much has happened since then, and I thought that I would dedicate a post to catch you … Continue reading Life Update in France #3 (I’m Going Home?!)