sud-carolinienne
French expat in the USA
Forum posts
166
About me
French
Lives in South Carolina
Speaks French, English, Spanish
Registration: 05 March 2009
What do you appreciate the most about where you are living now? by The Happy Migrant
I appreciate the tropical climate, the people, and the variation in landscape that this country (Australia) has ......
What I like is our peaceful life. It used to be hectic, with long commutes and not much time for anything. It all has changed and we really enjoy it! Read More
best city to live in south of france
There are lots of fine cities/towns in Southern France. You should take a look at Aix-en-Provence and Avignon Read More
Learning to Speak French by tabby908
I will be moving to Paris in the next year, along with many things to get ready for, the number 1 thing I am focusing on is learning French. I took French in high (10 years ago) I have taken 1 refresher course in college and have visited a few ...
I think the only way to become fluent in a language is to live in a country where it's spoken, so I guess you'll learn better once you're in France. In the meantime, you can always make vocabulary lists (about everyday life - you know, things you ... Read More
Intern Salary URGENT
I'm not in NY but I think 1.200 is a bit tight for such a big city... Read More
Volunteering in the USA by sud-carolinienne
I know volunteering is very much part of US culture, and as a jobless French expat I would like to volunteer but I don't know where to start. Do you know if there are associations (or such) I could turn to to do some volunteering? I'm aware of ...
We'll I used to be a teacher so working in a library or such, why not? As for what I'd like to do precisely, I don't really know, I want to give time and do my best, knowing I don't have much experience in anything actually... Not being American I ... Read More
Volunteering in the USA
I know volunteering is very much part of US culture, and as a jobless French expat I would like to volunteer but I don't know where to start. Do you know if there are associations (or such) I could turn to to do some volunteering? I'm aware of ... Read More
Language learning tips by karimik
Post your best tips of how to comprehend the language and culture of the place you live in. Please? mine: hire a language tutor get lost in the city alone
Watching TV and/or movies in that language can help improve your ear a lot! And "hearing/listening" is paramount in language learning. Watching TV will also teach you quite a few things about the country youare living in, so that's a + too! ... Read More
nursery school or childcare in france by dutchcandance
My oldest would be going into kindergarten in toronto this fall. If we moved to france is there a similar school system for 4 year olds?can he start partway through the year? I will also be looking for some help with my 1 1/2 year old and the ...
For the two youg ones, you can also have day care ("cr猫che") but it's very hard (almost impossible) to register in one (French mums usually register their child before it is even born!) or nannys who keep kids at their own place ("assistante ... Read More
How to make friends in Marseille
Be a supporter of the local football (soccer) team: OM. Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
Please list item & what country your from/country your in
I'm French and I live is the USA now. I don't really miss any food from home since I can cook the same way as I used to, everything can be found here. The only thing may be bread, I sometimes would fancy a good piece of French baguette with butter ... Read More
Obtaining Fertility Treatment in France by Jocalvin
I am 38 yrs old and have dual citizenship in both the US and France (born and raised in the US with mediocre fluency in french as I never have lived over there long enough to really improve my language skills). My husband and I have been trying to ...
As you may know, the French and American health systems are very very very different. You don't have access to "fertility clinics" in France the way you have access to them here in the US... You can only be sent there by a doctor specialized in that ... Read More
Do and don't in France by expat.com
Are you living in France? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in France? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in France?[/b] Thanks!
- Never ever talk about Paris when you are out of Paris (because of the "rivalry" between the capital and the other cities: Paris is NOT France!!!) - Never critize the local football(= soccer)/rugby team of the city you're in - Lock your car even if ... Read More
To go? Or Not to go? That is the question!! by tuck
Hi everyone!I am 25,and originally from London, England and could really do with some feedback. My dad is a New Yorker originally but came over with the US air force and stayed.Me and my sis spent nearly every summer in the USA since 3 years old ...
Its not that big a jump mate , youll wonder what all the fuss was about ,check it out , you got nothing to lose but the airfare backI can't say any better than jamesy! If you want to go, then go! because you may have regrets some day if you don't. Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
No doubt, this is hard especially if you have been busy and involved before. The sudden dependency I have found difficult as well, financial and emotional..That's very true. I guess the most difficult thing for me is to shop with my husband's ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
Hi! I'm a tag-a-long spouse with no children and no job (yet). I have always worked and am accustomed to being financially independant. I love taking care of my husband though.Quite the same here! ;) But I think I will not look for a job (too hard ... Read More
Can you live far from your better half? by Julien
Well that's a personal question, but have you ever lived far from your better half? I spent almost two years far from my girlfriend when I first came to London, then we moved together to Madrid (for one year), and now I am back to London for a ...
I can't live far from him. Each time he has to go on a business trip (one week to 10 days, never more than that fortunately) it's incredibly difficult to let him go. So: no way I can stay far from him! Read More