So I’ve never studied abroad but I was born and raised in Bolivia, South America, until the age of 10. Although I know how to live in a different culture other than the U.S, such adapting to different climates, foods, people, etc. I still want to live in yet another country and be able to adopt another culture. However, this time around I don’t think I will be able to do it. As a kid, I lived in Bolivia but nobody remembers much of their childhood as they do from their teenage years and up. So spending my transitional stages in the U.S has made me very comfortable and settled into my own ways.

After I graduate, I would like to travel and live in another country for about a year. In particular, I would like to live in France long enough to know the language and settle down for a bit. But where do I start? And here come all the questions:

Do i learn the language before I go there or just wing it and hope I run into english-speaking people? Where will I live? Will I need roommates? How much will rent be? Can I have a job waiting for me over there? How will I transport all my belongings accross the sea? Is there a specific group of people who help incoming people like me to settle down and get to know the area? So the main question is: HOW DO I MOVE TO FRANCE?

I will answer all these questions in my next blog after having done some research. If you want to know how to move not only to France, but any other country… stay tuned!