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Making the most of university in France
Thursday, 28 February 2013Jules O’Dwyer is studying Politics and French at Bristol University, and is currently on his study placement at the Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris. Here is his advice about surviving university in France and making the most of your time there by getting involved in extracurricular activities, societies, Erasmus opportunities, travel discounts, and trying out different subjects...
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How my year abroad in Paris became ten years abroad
Thursday, 05 July 2012When I arrived in Paris in 1996 for my year abroad, I sincerely believed it would be a quick ‘in and out’ job, back to the UK, finish the degree and get a job ‘down south’. I had no idea that I would end up spending ten years of my life in the city, only getting my first UK job in 2007.Published in When You're Back -
Emma was a Language Assistant in St. Germain-en-Laye and now works for English PEN
Tuesday, 01 May 2012Emma studied English and French at Leeds University and spent her year abroad as a British Council Language Assistant in St. Germain-en-Laye (19km West of Paris). She graduated in 2007 and now manages the 'Writers in Translation' programme for the non-profit organisation English PEN.Published in Language Assistants -
That's a wrap! What I will and won't miss from my year abroad in France
Tuesday, 01 May 2012Hattie is a Leicester student who spent the first semester of her year abroad in Paris and now she's coming to the end of her second semester at university in Lyon. Here's what she will - and definitely won't - miss from her year abroad.Published in French-speaking -
My top 5 Parisian Sundays
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? but in the meantime, here is the countdown of her top five Parisian Sundays...Published in French-speaking
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Choosing to intern in Paris: the pros and cons
Thursday, 14 February 2013Naomi is studying French and Spanish and is spending the first part of her year abroad doing a social media marketing internship in Paris, before volunteering in Medellin, Colombia, for almost four months, and then going travelling until September. Here's her advice about the basics, pros and cons of interning in Paris.
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Eleanor worked abroad in Paris and is now a PA in a Paris law firm
Tuesday, 01 May 2012Eleanor studied French and Management at the University of East Anglia, and spent her year abroad working in Vélizy, on the outskirts of Paris. She graduated in 2008 and now works as a PA for a Paris law firm.Published in Worked Abroad -
Katie was a Language Assistant in La Rochelle and the Basque country and now works for a property management company in California
Tuesday, 01 May 2012Katie studied French and Spanish at Surrey University and spent her year abroad La Rochelle, Paris and the Basque country. She graduated in 2011 and is now works in compliance for a property management company in California.Published in Language Assistants -
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 France -
Anthony was a Language Assistant in Versailles and is now working at Disneyland Paris
Sunday, 29 April 2012Anthony studied French at Swansea University and spent his year abroad as a Language Assistant in Versailles, France. He graduated in 2010 and is now working at Disneyland Paris.Published in Language Assistants
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