Marie
@Marie86
French citizen
Forum posts
15
About me
French
Lives in paris
Registration: 06 November 2009
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Who wants to go on a roadtrip through the US? by John Doe
Hi, my name is John and i live in Belgium. In the summer of 2010 i'm going on a roadtrip through the US, Who wants to go? John.
what do you want to do ? where do you want to go ? Read More
Help, I am English hopefully moving to america??? by Botwright
Hi I am from england but hopefully moving to america, ohio next year?? Does anyone have any information about visas?? i think at the moment i require a working visa. my partner is american but we have no plans to get married within the next couple ...
Yep find a job first and the company will provide you with the visa ! Read More
Things to Do In Chicago without spending a fortune by ChiTownKnows
It is called GroupOn (Group + Coupon) groupon.thepoint.com and it offers a new local thing to do in Chicago everyday for a heavy discount with limited availability. If the daily deal sells out, or "tips," then everyone who signed up for the deal ...
Check out this website chicagofree.info, lots of free stuff to do in CHicago ! Read More
Living in Chicago by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Chicago, or you used to work and live in Chicago. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Chicago? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
For me everything was easy, I found an apartment on craigslist. Settling down has been easy too, Chicagoan are really friendly, there are so many things to do here we are never bored and many places to go out and make friends ! So I wouldn't worry ... Read More
How to make friends in Chicago by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Chicago :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Chicago?? Thanks in ...
Meetup ! it is a really good website which organize meetings for people with the same interests meetup.com Read More
How to find a job in Chicago by expat.com
Hi, Are you an expat living in Chicago? Let's share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Chicago? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Chicago. Recruitment agencies? ...
I Don't think it is really possible to find a job without a US citizenship, I might be wrong but most recruiter now would rather hire an American than anyone else which is completely understandable. Read More
Going out in Chicago by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Chicago? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
I love many places, but I recommend Rush street (Rush & State), Boystown (for clubs & Bars), Wicker Park for the restaurants (japanese, itlian, vegan etc... there are everything you want), Michigan Avenue for the shopping, Navy Pier for the view, oh ... Read More
Cost of living in Chicago by SebasO
Hi everybody, my name is Sebastian and I am probably moving to Chicago, Illinois soon, I checked out the thread "Cost of living in the US" and could find anything relative to Chicago nor Illinois. Anyone from Chicago ? Thanks in advance.
Living in Chicago is so expensive ! Especially if you have a car. But if you live in the city and work also in the city you don't really need one. Everything is cheaper than in Europe but for some reasons we buy more so at the end we spend more ! Read More
Finding a safe neighbourhood by sydneykatherine
Hello, My boyfriend and I are currently from British Columbia, Canada, and we are looking for a place in America to live together. We are very seriously considering Chicago as our destination. I've read on another thread that one can find a place in ...
The best neighborhood are Wicker Park. Bucktown, Lincoln Park, Gold Cost (but more expensive). So basically North West, North of Chicago. Read More