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The citizenship process
French Citizenship: Part 1 Several years ago, I wasn’t sure if I would be staying in France or not after my studies. I had told my...
alexandramillman4
Mar 132 min read
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Top Five ways to avoid winter blues in January & February
We all know that the ‘uary months are not easy in Paris. It gets cold, it’s rainy and the weather is very cloudy at times. Here are some...
alexandramillman4
Feb 192 min read
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Christmas in Paris
For the first time in my life, at least since 2019, I spent Christmas in Paris. I had some mixed sentiments seeing as I have always gone...
alexandramillman4
Jan 252 min read
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Halloween @ Disneyland: the good, the interesting and the spooky
A few weekends ago, I was able to visit Disneyland in Paris for Halloween, and it was so much fun! I went with some friends, we were able...
alexandramillman4
Nov 3, 20242 min read
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Fall in Paris
I’ll admit, it’s been a few months. How time flies when you are busy ! Here in our Île-de-France region, the rentrée passed by and the...
alexandramillman4
Oct 19, 20242 min read
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Friendships 101 : The Top 4 groups to meet new girlfriends (if you are a girl like me)
Hello everyone! Along the lines of my last article, I wanted to mention some groups and/or places that I thought about, that could be...
alexandramillman4
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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Living in France : 4 Practical tips for finding friends (and building amazing friendships!)
So maybe you just moved to Paris as a student, or for work. It's an exciting chapter! Living in a foreign country is a great opportunity...
alexandramillman4
Apr 6, 20242 min read
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How to navigate Paris like a Parisian : the Best 5 ways to benefit from the city
If you have ever traveled to a big city before, it can be super overwhelming, especially in a foreign city where people don't speak your...
alexandramillman4
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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The 7 most important things to know before studying in Paris, France
Studying abroad can be really daunting, and often people wonder what is next following their studies. Here, we will talk about some...
alexandramillman4
Feb 26, 20242 min read
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The Top 6 Reasons to Study in France
In this article, I will explain the top six reasons why Paris, France is a great place to study. When we are young, sometimes we dream...
alexandramillman4
Feb 15, 20248 min read
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March 2020 and Beyond: COVID, lots of sun, and Airbnbs...
In March 2020, one of my best friends arrived from the US and we planned a trip to Spain and Germany for several days. We were able to...
alexandramillman4
Jan 20, 20242 min read
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December, January & February 2020
I love snow -- even though this is in Amsterdam, it's still beautiful. But it represents how I felt during that winter. So. In December,...
alexandramillman4
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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October 2019 - the beginning
I didn't know this, but there were A LOT of things to when I arrived in the city. Not only administratively, but school-wise too. And...
alexandramillman4
Jan 12, 20241 min read
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Into the City We Come !
When I first arrived in Paris, it wasn't too bad. I had an apartment set up and ready (I had an "office" as my bedroom and shared a...
alexandramillman4
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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Boarding the flight that changed my life.
Hi, everyone. To introduce myself, I'm Alexandra, a US citizen, and what you might consider an expat. Except that I didn't move to Paris...
alexandramillman4
Jan 11, 20241 min read
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