giorgie
New Zealander expat in France
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Bordeaux
Speaks English, learning French...slowly ;)
Registration: 29 November 2014
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Canadian in Bordeaux for one month! by Zoeobm
Hello all! Zoe here. I am a 25 year old from Canada. I am here in Bordeaux for one month (until Sept 20). I am taking a language class to improve my very poor French (I am quite terrible but I want to learn!). It would be refreshing to hang out ...
Cool ok, will pm you... Read More
Canadian in Bordeaux for one month! by Zoeobm
Hello all! Zoe here. I am a 25 year old from Canada. I am here in Bordeaux for one month (until Sept 20). I am taking a language class to improve my very poor French (I am quite terrible but I want to learn!). It would be refreshing to hang out ...
I am at A.F. too!! I live just off rue fondaudege, maybe you cross it on your way to A.F. What level are you staying at? When are you are free to meet up? Read More
Canadian in Bordeaux for one month! by Zoeobm
Hello all! Zoe here. I am a 25 year old from Canada. I am here in Bordeaux for one month (until Sept 20). I am taking a language class to improve my very poor French (I am quite terrible but I want to learn!). It would be refreshing to hang out ...
Hi zoe! I am a kiwi here in Bordeaux for 4 months now. I go to language school here also, which one are you going to? I live near jardin public, whereabouts are you? It would be cool to meet up, practice our "poor" french together and ... Read More
Colocation/roommate or apartment needed soon!!
Hello everyone! I arrived to Bordeaux a few weeks ago (here until October), rented accom through Airbnb, thinking I would find something once I was here. ....not so easy! As I understand, it is near impossible to rent an apartment unless you have a ... Read More
Bonjour! by giorgie
Hi everyone! I am new to this site, so I thought I would introduce myself.... I am from Central Otago, NZ, my profession is vineyard/wine industry. After briefly visiting/working in France earlier this year, I am dead set on moving to Bordeaux early ...
Hey Yohan, thanks for the tips... meet up will be perfect for me! I will definitely check out "Chez Alriq! As for work....I am hoping to keep within the same industry that I work back here in NZ- vineyards. But I will certainly consider ... Read More
Bonjour! by giorgie
Hi everyone! I am new to this site, so I thought I would introduce myself.... I am from Central Otago, NZ, my profession is vineyard/wine industry. After briefly visiting/working in France earlier this year, I am dead set on moving to Bordeaux early ...
Thanks for the info Sandy! I am curious about the minimum hours required for student visa.... I have been told 20hrs, but did you get one with 15hrs? I have seen some courses offering 16-18hrs, but have written them off because they where not ... Read More
wine vineyards! by Kate2015
Hi, I am from Asia, want to have experience of visiting or living at wine vineyards. Anyone can give me some suggestions and tips to learn French? Tks
Hi girls! Unless you have a work visa or student visa (with work stamp) then you best option would be to try voluntary work in exchange for accommodation and food. Look at wwoofing, helpX and workaway websites, these are the most well known for ... Read More
Bonjour! by giorgie
Hi everyone! I am new to this site, so I thought I would introduce myself.... I am from Central Otago, NZ, my profession is vineyard/wine industry. After briefly visiting/working in France earlier this year, I am dead set on moving to Bordeaux early ...
Ok so now I am envious!!! The elusive EU/UK passport, lucky thing! I heard a bit about the Bordeaux rugby team when I was there (one of the first things they tell you, when they hear you are kiwi! :rolleyes: ) But apparently they are very good! I ... Read More
Bonjour! by giorgie
Hi everyone! I am new to this site, so I thought I would introduce myself.... I am from Central Otago, NZ, my profession is vineyard/wine industry. After briefly visiting/working in France earlier this year, I am dead set on moving to Bordeaux early ...
Ooh awesome! I am in Cromwell! I wish I was going as soon as you! I have stayed in Bordeaux a few times, and have decided it is a pretty cool place to be, if only I could live there permanently! Loads of students there, it kind of reminded me of ... Read More
Bonjour! by giorgie
Hi everyone! I am new to this site, so I thought I would introduce myself.... I am from Central Otago, NZ, my profession is vineyard/wine industry. After briefly visiting/working in France earlier this year, I am dead set on moving to Bordeaux early ...
Thank you so much for your advice! Yes, I have been watching the "vitijob" site for a while now....but most are looking for someone who already has a work visa :( I might have to be a student (easier visa to get, I am told) and work part ... Read More