Melinda
@mtbianchi
American citizen
Forum posts
23
Contacts
14
About me
American, Married
Lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Speaks English, French, Lao, Vietnamese, Thai
Registration: 25 September 2012
Green card USA - alien criminal record by Pjtiebout85
Hello, I would like to live and work in New York after 4 visits over the past few years using an ESTA. I am 33 years old, single and a UK citizen. However my father is an American citizen and still holds his American passport. My mum and him are ...
I would suggest hiring an immigration attorney. They're expensive and completely worth the money! Read More
Au pair in the south!
Hey there, it's much easier to get ahold of other au pairs through Facebook as there are a ton of groups for each region. We post all of our events and outings on there. Welcome to France! I hope you have a great time here Read More
Looking a friend who can help me improve my French.
Hi there! No worries about the vietnamese ;-) My mom's side of the family is vietnamese. I know the language, it's just difficult for me to pick it back up when I spend months (or years really) not speaking it. My accent is so weird :-P As for ... Read More
Which city is for me?
I like the Marseille suggestion. I live in Aix and I go to Marseille all the time as my boyfriend lives there. I wouldn't really say it's a cost efficient city though. You can definitely find cheap groceries at Lidl or Auchan, but as for rent, it ... Read More
Looking a friend who can help me improve my French.
I'll help you improve your french if you remind me how to speak vietnamese ;-) Do you need the french for school? Read More
Which city is for me?
It's true about the med school costs. I'm thinking about doing it here too but you're less likely to be licensed in other countries--or so I hear. What city you belong in depends on your personality, so why don't you tell us about yourself :-) Read More
American married to French, hoping to move to USA, green card help?! by kendralee
Hello! I recently got married to my French boyfriend (we actually met on Expatblog - he was my language exchange buddy - awwww!!!). We are currently living in Paris. I have a work visa, soon to be changed to a spouse visa (so no problems with the ...
I will be going through the same thing in about a year or so. Please keep us updated!!! And congratulations!!! Read More
Re: living and working in France
I just realized I didn't even answer your original post. In Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, a 1 bedroom apartment will run about 400-600 euros per month. A 2 bedroom is about 800-1200. My boyfriend pays 900 for his 2 br apartment in Marseille and my ... Read More
Re: living and working in France
Anything along the Mediterranean coast or surrounding Paris is extremely expensive. Take it from personal experience. Though Provence is spectacular! I love living here. It's scenic and extremely rewarding especially if you're an outdoorsy person. ... Read More
About study in France by mithu_ahmed
I really need to know about study in france , what should be teh easy way with less expense.
I honestly don't know. In our region, things are normally twice as expensive. Living in Aix-en-Provence is like living in Paris--price-wise. And even with that much knowledge, each institute offers their courses at varying costs depending on ... Read More
About study in France by mithu_ahmed
I really need to know about study in france , what should be teh easy way with less expense.
I have no information about that area, sorry. I'm only familiar with the south of France. But I'm sure you can search your options on the net Read More
About study in France by mithu_ahmed
I really need to know about study in france , what should be teh easy way with less expense.
Where are you planning on moving to in France? I can help you from there Read More
About study in France by mithu_ahmed
I really need to know about study in france , what should be teh easy way with less expense.
It all depends on the area, the institute, and intensity of the program you're looking for. What are you looking to study? I'm doing a year of french language, phonetics, history, business, and journalism under the IEFEE program which is headed ... Read More
International travellers
Hi Lilian, what sort of language profile are you looking for? I'm an American. I speak french and have vietnamese and lao speaking abilities as well Read More
Where should we live in France? by MichelleAC
My husband and I are considering moving to France for his job. He can live anywhere in France as long as he is within 90km of an International Airport. We will have one vehicle. We would like to live in a smaller town/city. I'd like to be within ...
I recently took a trip to Nice, Eze, Monaco, and Cannes!!! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! You'll love it!!! Try out couchsurfing.com You basically post your travel plans online and people will offer you a place to stay if they have the space. Three of my ... Read More
Where should we live in France? by MichelleAC
My husband and I are considering moving to France for his job. He can live anywhere in France as long as he is within 90km of an International Airport. We will have one vehicle. We would like to live in a smaller town/city. I'd like to be within ...
I highly recommend Aix-en-Provence!!! It's in the south of France--just 30 minutes from Marseille so you can get that big city feel if you'd like. Aix isn't a big city so there's a very home-y feeling to it. I absolutely love it here! Most everyone ... Read More
hows it going with your domestic worker (maid)? by leenak3
Hello, I am currently interning at the International Labour Organization in Geneva and my assignment is to figure out what practices employers and domestic workers are using to negotiate their working time hours. How do you set what time she ...
Hi there, So...I'm an American citizen working as an au pair in France. I told all potential host families that I would abide by 'normal' au pair guidelines for the country of France. I live with my family so I get up when the kids wake up. My host ... Read More
Anybody in Allauch area in Marseille? by kra3
Hi Friends, Is there anybody in the form hailing from or staying at/near by Allauch region/Marseille? I'd love to meet you when I arrive. I'll be moving there for work & would like to make some friends. I'm learning Spanish & French now a days, ...
Hey there, I don't think we're going out this weekend due to family stuff but I'll get ahold of you next weekend probably Read More
Anybody in Allauch area in Marseille? by kra3
Hi Friends, Is there anybody in the form hailing from or staying at/near by Allauch region/Marseille? I'd love to meet you when I arrive. I'll be moving there for work & would like to make some friends. I'm learning Spanish & French now a days, ...
Hi Arun, There are tons of people your age in Marseille though I'm more of a fan of the scene in Aix where I live. I am often in Marseille visiting my boyfriend and other friends though. If you'd like, I'll introduce you to some people. - Melinda Read More
Photography Clubs in Provence
Hey there, there's a huge photography club in the Provence region. It includes amateur and professional models and photographers alike. They all just get together to practice, help each other build portfolios, and find business for each other. If ... Read More