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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: Surviving my first week of teaching French University

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Surviving my first week of teaching French University. 8220;But she’s so young! 8220;I thought it would be a guy. Jamie. isn’t that a boy’s name? 8220;No, silly, it’s like the tv show “Super Jaimie” (The French version of the Bionic Woman). How old are you? What are you studying? Where are you from? I added my own question to the list: If you could be any animal, which animal would you be, and why? Of course this broke the ice and the response was generally laughter. Phew! 8220;What country are you from?

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: The Lost Year Recaptured

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The Lost Year Recaptured. I realized recently that my life (and its recent unexpected series of events) is largely impacted by the existence of my blog, and for that reason, I should be taking better care of it. My 2011 and early 2012 (abridged version). I worked. A lot. As much as I would have loved to chronicle my "American girl teaching French people" moments (gems which never fail to scandalize and delight,) I was simply too busy living my teaching experiences to write about them! In the US, I never ...

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: Laptop disaster in France

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Laptop disaster in France. And fiancé in the. USA   Equipped. Design software, webcam. Train station for the. Vous avez besoin d'aide, Monsieur? For a moment, and then. Pro   The. But I have no money. But I have a train to. Catch, I have to. More and more riddled. Computer, and now. Accident, Monsieur." he. Information on a piece. As if on the. 1,08078. Roughly. Information, art, and photos were. Budget, and took. Bill, I phoned. 09 October, 2010. I love you, baby! 12 October, 2010. Au revoir, mes enfants.

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: France has spoken. Change is now!

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France has spoken. Change is now! It's been a nail-biting two weeks here in France, but at last, my friends, colleagues and I can breathe a collective sigh of relief. François Hollande has defeated Nicolas Sarkozy 51.62% to 48.38% in the runoff election and will become the first Socialist president since François Mitterrand in 1995. A triumph for multiculturalism in France. After a round of celebratory drinks and bises. We took to the streets, a homemade banner and. As Hollande addressed the country afte...

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: Observations on French vs American Universities Part 2: FASHION

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Observations on French vs American Universities Part 2: FASHION. Dress is one of the most obvious comparisons I can make between American and French students. Now I, like many, assumed that college life, while not identical in various countries, had several. Qualities. Well, as a teacher in a French university, I can now say that FASHION is not one of these shared traits. I am in absolute AWE of my French female students, who work the hallways like a runway. Their enviably an. What really gets me is the ...

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: Did I mention I'm a songwriter?

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Did I mention I'm a songwriter? When I'm not teaching English or designing, I am also a songwriter for French soul singer Loretta (formerly known as Laure Milan.) This is the first single, "Miss You" from her upcoming album. Please share with as many people as possible! 05 June, 2012. I have just found you via Expatwomen and I have to say, Im totally impressed! Thats so cool that you wrote that song! Best of luck with it :). 07 June, 2012. 06 June, 2012. Catchy tune. Congratulations. 07 June, 2012. Power...

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: September 2012

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Three years ago today. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). How did an American graphic designer from Detroit become a law teacher and songwriter in the south of France? View my complete profile. Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées, France. Three years ago today. Powered by alt-webring.com.

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: What the French think of Americans

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What the French think of Americans. Like many expats abroad, I'm no stranger unprovoked verbal assaults on my nationality. As much as I love my life in France and French people in general, there are the inevitable few that excel at verbal lashings of expats, and specifically of Americans. I manage to remain optimistic and positive most of the time, but I'd be lying if I said they didn't get to me sometimes. You know, 99% of you are morbidly obese, right? How many guns does your family have? I have a frie...

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les aventures d'une fille américaine en france: My dreams came with a price in 2011

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My dreams came with a price in 2011. I haven't blogged in quite a while. That is mainly because the year 2011 hit me with a brick. more like an avalanche. I buried my grandmother in early January 2011. I had the great fortune to be home in America for the holidays to be at her side before she passed. Nevertheless, the pain of losing her definitely set the tone for my entire 2011. I admire his strength, because he awakened a greater strength inside of me, a strength I never knew I possessed. I have never ...