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

How to Get Your French VISA

Bonjour! Considering that I had written about what to pack/not pack for France last week, it might seem a bit counteractive to talk about getting a French visa this week. In other words, this is to say that, for those heading off to France for long-stay purposes, it makes sense to get your visa first … Continue reading How to Get Your French VISA

How To TAPIF

So you want to teach in France? Perhaps you just got accepted into the Teaching Assistants Program in France (TAPIF, for short) and are nothing but a bundle of nerves, whether from excitement or nervousness (perhaps both). And whether or not you've received your work contract or even booked your VISA appointment, I am here to … Continue reading How To TAPIF