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,…
Category: living abroad
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’m not sure how to feel about leaving France. On one hand, I had a…
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,…
6 French 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,…
What it’s Like to be an English Lectrice / Lecteur in France
A lecteur/lectrice (male/female) is a university teaching assistant in France. The direct translation of the…
On Being Asian in France: My Experience
Fellow Asian-Americans often ask me what it’s like to live in France as a minority….
French vs. American Culture: 7 Surprising Differences
Before going to France, I mentally prepared myself for la bise (standard kissing greeting), the…