@secondfinger
French expat in England
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About me
French
Lives in Greater Manchester, England
Speaks French and Italian
Registration: 21 January 2016
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New in Manchester Looking for someone to help me discover it.
Hello Everyone, I will be coming to Manchester from Paris and am looking for friends to help me discover the city. If you are interested in helping me get to know Manchester, drop me a line. Standup board paddlers welcomed...... Read More
PhD student seeks part-time French teaching or translation jobs by secondfinger
I will be moving to Manchester for the next 3 years for my PhD. I will be in Manchester in at the beginning of August 2017. I would like to teach French as a side job. What venues would allow me to do this. Schools, Classified columns, cultural ...
Thanks. I am teaching online so we are in sinc. Thanks again though. Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
As for the voting and then regretting, I am a citizen of two countries FRANCE and the U.S which are both facing major elections. It seems we vote with our hearts and not our heads. I myself am an' 'issue voter' , but I try to make an ... Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
It's nice to be understood. One feels less alone in the world.... Read More
PhD student seeks part-time French teaching or translation jobs by secondfinger
I will be moving to Manchester for the next 3 years for my PhD. I will be in Manchester in at the beginning of August 2017. I would like to teach French as a side job. What venues would allow me to do this. Schools, Classified columns, cultural ...
Thanks for the suggestions. I have just posted my ad on the gum tree site and volunteered my services to the Pankhurst centre. There seems to be more to you than meets the eye........ Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
Well thank you for the encouragement. I'm sure you will agree that some lessons are harder to learn than others. However for me, I measure success by other criteria which do not include material possessions and monetary wealth. Education is my ... Read More
PhD student seeks part-time French teaching or translation jobs
I will be moving to Manchester for the next 3 years for my PhD. I will be in Manchester in at the beginning of August 2017. I would like to teach French as a side job. What venues would allow me to do this. Schools, Classified columns, cultural ... Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
Hello Logonot62, Thank you for taking the time to respond. I have already found pet-friendly places in Manchester to rent. The choices are more limited but it is 'doable'. That said, the 'go home' statement is a little ... Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
Thanks Fred.. Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
Thanks for the heads up, Norse interpreter. You see it's moments like these when I am glad to meet new people. Sincerely, 2nd finger Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester by secondfinger
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ...
Steady on there Fred! I hope you and the 'ladies' are practing safe sex. As for your comment on my spelling, I'll take that as a bit of provocation and not ignorance of the American spelling. Love how you turned my invite to a ... Read More
Dogs & blacks lodging & living in Manchester
As an American/French Phd student of color having a dog (Daisy Mae) and willing to travel, what should I expect on the social and accommodation front. Should I be on my guard for those subtle forms of housing and social discrimination so prevalent ... Read More
Looking to build network on or around the University of Birmingham. by secondfinger
Hello, Is anybody out there studying at the University of Birmingham? I will be starting my PhD in the History Department in the Fall 2016 and am looking to get in and settled. But first things first. Tell me about you.
Hi Leona, Unfortunately the addresses don't appear but thanks for your reply. Are in the History Department as well? How do you like the campus? Nice to meet someone who goes to U of B. -second finger Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello, I am a French and American citizen who will be moving to Birmingham in the Fall 2016/2017. I am starting my PhD in the History Department at the University of Birmingham. Are there any fans of the arts and architecture available to show me ... Read More
Looking to build network on or around the University of Birmingham.
Hello, Is anybody out there studying at the University of Birmingham? I will be starting my PhD in the History Department in the Fall 2016 and am looking to get in and settled. But first things first. Tell me about you. Read More