Living in Dijon, France: What to Expect + My Experience
As a recent American grad, I spent a year teaching English at a university in…
Category: living abroad
How to Get a Medical Certificate to Run Races in France
From the Trail des Forts de Besançon. If you’re running a marathon or any other…
Physical Therapy in France: A Complete Guide
When I was living in France last year, I twisted my ankle and put off…
How to Become an English Lecteur / Lectrice in France
Last year, I was an English lectrice at l’Université de Bourgogne in Dijon, France (yes,…
What it’s Like to Study Abroad at Oxford University
In the spring of 2017, I studied abroad at the University of Oxford through IFSA-Butler….
What I’m Going to Miss (or Not) About France
I spent the past year teaching English in Dijon, France, and I’ll soon be leaving…
Pros and Cons of BlaBlaCar (French Rideshare App)
I took BlaBlaCar for the first time in June. For those unfamiliar with the site/app,…
A Guide to Healthcare in France for American Expats
“You really should take out la mutuelle,” the receptionist at my health insurance provider insisted,…
8 YouTube Channels to Improve Your French
At the end of my Bordeaux study abroad program in 2016, I resolved not to…
A Month Without English: French Immersion Challenge
In spring 2017, I banned myself from speaking English for a month. At the time,…