From Library Journal
Reilly and Kalisky have spent over five years living and working in France and have used their experience to produce a detailed and very informative guideAthough not a guidebook for tourists, as no information on museums or tours is included. After a preliminary section on what to do before you go, the book is divided into three large sectionsALiving, Studying, and WorkingAthat detail what to expect. The authors explain cultural differences, shopping and banking practices, French bureaucracy, the national healthcare system, transportation, taxes, visas, work permits, universities, and schoolsAa veritable wealth of information. Also included are lists of useful addresses after each section. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries.AGeorge M. Jenks, Bucknell Univ., Lewisburg, PA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
The essential book on how to make a life in France.
More than 90,000 Americans live abroad in France, making it home to one of the largest expatriate communities in the world. This is a savvy and insightful book full of hard-earned advice on how to make the most of your experience in France.
Following in the footsteps of the successful Living, Studying, and Working in Italy, this guide will help Americans grow into French culture and help them feel at home in a country famous for its cultural and social particularities. The authors, two Americans who have spent extensive time in France, provide detailed information ranging from health care procedures in France to how to put together a résumé (known as a CV in France). With material on networking, employment opportunities, choosing the right study program, and navigating the French Internet, this is the essential guide for anyone who wants to live, study, or work in France.
More than 90,000 Americans live abroad in France, making it home to one of the largest expatriate communities in the world. This is a savvy and insightful book full of hard-earned advice on how to make the most of your experience in France.
Following in the footsteps of the successful Living, Studying, and Working in Italy, this guide will help Americans grow into French culture and help them feel at home in a country famous for its cultural and social particularities. The authors, two Americans who have spent extensive time in France, provide detailed information ranging from health care procedures in France to how to put together a résumé (known as a CV in France). With material on networking, employment opportunities, choosing the right study program, and navigating the French Internet, this is the essential guide for anyone who wants to live, study, or work in France.
About the Authors
Seasoned expatriates, Saskia Reilly and Lorin David Kalisky spent more than five years living and working in France. Reilly worked as a journalist in France at World Media and Europe Magazine. Kalisky was the editor of Paris City Magazine, and worked at Agence France-Press and World Media.
