@sud-carolinienne
French expat in the USA
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166 posts
About me
French
Lives in South Carolina
Speaks French, English, Spanish
Registration: 05 March 2009
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Moving to Provence, advice needed, please. by gilly kippax
I and my husband are looking to move to Provence later in the year. We are looking for a 2/3 bedroomed house with an attached annexe or self contained studio (granny flat) to rent. Our budget is about 1000 euro`s per month. Any advice on immobliers, ...
Provence is a huge region!!! Which part of the region would you like to live in? In a big city, in a remote village, near the sea, near the mountains? As for price, I must say you may not be able to get all you're asking for on this budget depending ... Read More
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 by AnnaAparicioe.
Hi there, Planning on moving to france and would love some advice? Do not need a visa i think as i am spanish and my husband irish but want to move somewhere with prospects, a beautiful place with great weather too. Can you help please? Thank you! ...
There are lots of fine cities/towns in Southern France. You should take a look at Aix-en-Provence and Avignon Read More
Influenza A(H1N1) virus, How many countries have had A(H1N1) until now by r-m
how many cases have been reported in your country untill now? why is everyone so scared? do you think you have it?
I think people are scared because the media emphasize on people who died instead of emphasizing on solutions, things to do on an everyday basis, and people who recover! Read More
hello everybody! by rosedabo
hello! I'm glad I'm here now. hope to have a lot of friends here.
Welcome! Read More
Hello US Expats!... Just arrived from Colorado!! Need help... by SoccerSara
Just arrived from Colorado!! Would love to know where you all meet out?.. where to get best Spanish Immersion classes (I hardly speak spanish)! -Where I can find Salsa/Tango lessons?.. -Is there co-ed rec.soccer??? -Any good Sushi? -Good Italian? ...
Hi, maybe you should ask your question in the Chile forum! ;) 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
Where to start? by tabby908
I have been looking to contact someone that would be able to help me find an apartment to rent. I am not sure if the renting process takes longer than it does in the US, so I am not sure when to start. I also am not sure which area to live in, I was ...
It's very hard to find weekly rentals in France (exept holiday rentals of course). There may be possibilities but since I'm not a parisian I can't say where you could find these, if they exist. By the way, in France leases are usually 3 year leases ... Read More
Where to start? by tabby908
I have been looking to contact someone that would be able to help me find an apartment to rent. I am not sure if the renting process takes longer than it does in the US, so I am not sure when to start. I also am not sure which area to live in, I was ...
The best would be to start looking as soon as you can. It's not very easy to find good and affordable housing in Paris (whichever area you decide to go to - I would advise you to broaden your horizons there, and look around your favourite area ... Read More
moving to Paris- excited but nervous by madimoo022
Hello! I am coming to Paris in September and am very excited! I have been there once before while i was studying abroad, but have never been or lived there as a non-student. I just recently graduated from college and want to spend about a year in ...
Have you thought of being an au-pair? You'd have quite a few advantages: staying with a French family, i.e. speaking French (and improving) on a daily basis, not having to look for a job, having your own room... Read More
Intern Salary URGENT by mary2209
hey everyone, Planning to move to NYC for 18 months, I a mnegotiating a salary wit a US company wo wants to pay me 1,200$... I went to NY three times but unfortunately, I am not really aware of the living expenses...do u think it is enough...If no, ...
I'm not in NY but I think 1.200 is a bit tight for such a big city... Read More
How long have you been far away?? by Mandy
Hi everyone!!! All of us here are travelling a lot away from our country trying to find either a nice job, a nice experience, or just simply a nice way of living...away from our home country! I wondered how many years you all had been abroad? ...
We arrived in the USA last January, i.e less than 6 months ago. But we hope to stay quite a while (at least 4 years) 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 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 ...
Nobody??? :( Read More