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Administration Initiation: coping with the CAF in France
Monday, 30 April 2012Hattie spent the first semester of her year abroad in Paris and she is now at university in Lyon. You can follow her blog: Parlez-vous français? and, in the meantime, here are her top tips for coping with administration in France - in particular the French CAF:Published in Home -
David studied abroad in Granada and Aix-en-Provence and is now an international Sales Manager
Monday, 12 March 2012David studied French, Spanish and History at Nottingham Trent University and spent his year abroad studying in Granada, Spain, and Aix-en-Provence, France. He graduated in 2009 and is now a Regional Sales Manager for the UK, Ireland, Holland, Portugal and Spain.Published in Studied Abroad -
The Mole Diaries: Aix en Provence (Volume 3)
Monday, 25 July 2011Claudia is about to finish her year abroad, having spent 6 months in France and Germany. Here is her Aix en Provence Mole Diary...Published in French-speaking -
The Mole Diaries: Aix en Provence (Volume 2)
Tuesday, 16 November 2010Joanne Murch gives us her advice about living the French way in beautiful Aix-en-Provence, with her tips and insider knowledge as a Year Abroad Graduate...Published in French-speaking -
The Mole Diaries: Aix-en-Provence
Tuesday, 22 June 2010Teresa Bigelow went off to Aix-en-Provence on her year abroad, as part of her Journalism degree at the University of San Diego, California. Here, she gives us a State-side view of the French provincial town's secrets, sharing her views on the Aixois' tranquil way of life, the town's fancy fountains and its distinct lack of lack of public toilets among other things...Published in French-speaking
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Aimee studied abroad in Aix and Logrono and is now a Construction Planner in Brazil
Sunday, 29 April 2012Aimee studied French and Spanish at Nottingham Trent University and spent her year abroad at l’Université d’Aix Marseille in Aix-en-Provence, France, for 4 months and La Universidad de La Rioja in Logrono, Spain, for 5 months. She graduated in 2003 and is now a planner for a construction company in Brazil.Published in Studied Abroad -
Extracurricular classes on your year abroad in France
Friday, 25 November 2011Taking out an extra course during your time in France will mean you can practice something you’re interested in, with the locals - what better way to have fun whilst you’re learning, we say. With so many free hours, it’s easy to stuff yourself silly with choucroute and slurp on fine wine: and although that’s an equally beneficial way to improve your language (as long as you’re oohing and aahing with the Frenchies), you can also get another insight into the culture, the people and their habits.
From cooking courses to clown workshops, find your ideal way to pass the time here:
Published in Extracurricular Activities -
A year (abroad) in Provence
Tuesday, 10 May 2011Alex studied French, German and Linguistics at York University between 2001 and 2005 and chose to spend her year abroad in Aix-en-Provence having previously visited on an A-level art trip and fallen in love with the town. While there, she studied at the Université de Provence, taking modules in literary translation, journalistic translation, linguistics and French culture alongside language courses for Erasmus students.Published in French-speaking -
Packing for Aix-en-Provence
Friday, 06 August 2010One of the most aggravating aspects of the "before you go" period is without a doubt, packing; and with new airline checked-baggage regulations, the task is about to become even more frightening. By now, you’ve surely asked the question that even the lightest of packers ponder: How do I pack an entire year’s worth of belongings into one suitcase? That answer is simple. You don’t. Instead, you should pack the absolute necessities for the first few months, and plan to purchase or ship what you will need later on.Published in What to pack? -
Must do in Aix
Wednesday, 03 February 2010Ten things to do when in Aix (in no particular order):
1. Bask in February sun in Parc Jourdan with your new mates, a few bottles of wine and some nice lunch;
2. Switch from beer to wine (at lunch time that is). Remember your professors at uni are on a wine at lunch diet, so don't expect punctuality in the afternoon;
3. Don't go to IPN too often, it's really not that great guys...
4. Instead: Manoir, Scat Club and some of the out-of-town clubs and the many houseparties thrown at the student houses and at Cuques;
5. If you're in Aix in June, don't miss the Fête de la Musique, live bands on every corner, for free;Published in Travel Journal
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