The title of this post is pretty self-explanatory, but, here we go! As some of you know, after I finished my first year of TAPIF, I was a little unsure…
I can’t believe it, only a few more days and my TAPIF contract is over! Now that the program is nearly over, I’ve been reflecting on my experience as an…
For most of my life, I have been a student. So other than choosing next quarter’s class schedule or who I would be sharing an apartment with, there hasn’t been…
I’ve been living in Bordeaux for about five months now, and this week I finally had my long awaited OFII appointment, giving me the legal right to stay in France!…
JP is finally back in France and I couldn’t be happier! After spending the Christmas break in his hometown village, we are now settling into our new apartment in Bordeaux.…
This past week has been a hard one. And please do not think that I will address the election results and how I have been feeling about them–but this post…
I’ve been in Bordeaux for less than a month, and I’m already on school vacation! The break began yesterday (Oct 19) and lasts all the way until November 3. To be…
AHHH! Last Friday I received my official acceptance from TAPIF! Also known as the Teaching Assistant Program in France. For those of you who haven’t heard of TAPIF, it’s a…