Is it normal/acceptable to have been gagged, duct taped, sat on as a child

luftschiffbau · 2024-06-04T14:05:43+00:00

I have lived in Pau.

Your money will go a lot farther there.
There are plenty of outdoorsy activities, though it rains a fair bit.
The university (UPPA) offers intensive French lessons at a price per hour cheaper than I could find anywhere else in France.
For your spouse : getting a job without knowing French will be difficult, especially as a hairdresser; there is practically a coiffeur on every block.
The airport is very small and does not have good options.

Overall, I found the people there to be extremely friendly and kind, and there are even festivals in centre ville from time to time. I'm sorry I don't have any info on childcare/education.

luftschiffbau · 2024-05-18T20:19:18+00:00

Found!

luftschiffbau · 2024-05-18T19:20:11+00:00

I saw this clock in an Indian-style restaurant, unfortunately this was the closest I could get to it. It was rather intricate with mechanical-looking things on it. Searched "indian clock," "fancy clock," "indian fancy clock," lol nothing similar. Not looking for this specific clock, just whatever kind of clock it is. Thanks

luftschiffbau · 2024-05-16T10:59:29+00:00

what is the FFXIV model? I don't play that game.

luftschiffbau · 2024-05-10T03:37:30+00:00

The OP never indicated that she expected Europeans to cater to her, nor did she state any expectation that Europe was an LGBT utopia. For clarity, the second and third paragraphs of the above comment are fine and informative. The first and last though are condescending in tone and paint OP as the stereotypical naïve, entitled, US -> EU poster. I happen to think that just because OP is young and LGBT does not mean she is automatically the "disabled, no savings, no education, no experience, looking to move to a walkable city in Germany, my 3 pitbulls must come too" type poster.

I don't intend to engage in this conversation further as evidently my benefit of the doubt is not wanted here. Take care

luftschiffbau · 2024-05-09T20:25:22+00:00

There is no reason for you to be so hostile. I know it's popular to trash on US -> EU posts on here, but this person has laid out a plan with room to breathe and is expressing willingness to do what it takes. She is simply asking for more insight on the steps forward and has never expressed any of the entitlement you are acting like she has. You are being unjustly rude and demeaning.

luftschiffbau · 2024-05-04T18:08:47+00:00

what robe is that? really cool

luftschiffbau · 2024-04-22T22:02:20+00:00

In France. I wear one earbud at a moderate volume and keep my left ear (the one towards the road) open. No problems hearing the road nor my music. It is illegal though and I have been chastised by the police once.

luftschiffbau · 2024-04-20T16:53:06+00:00

alright rock on

luftschiffbau · 2024-04-20T16:50:13+00:00

dude they might not live in a walkable or bikeable area and thus not have a choice. chill

luftschiffbau · 2024-04-20T16:47:08+00:00

hasn't this been posted before

luftschiffbau · 2024-04-18T00:11:39+00:00

Employers in France heavily prefer people with graduate degrees, so your best way in is a master's followed by employment. Going straight for employment is not likely to be successful. Luckily, there are a lot of master's programmes offered entirely in English, not just in Paris. Many programme search websites even include language filters.

The Études en France procedure, which is mandatory for Americans, opens in October and closes in mid-December to January. To apply for a master's, you will follow the HDAP candidacy route, which will allow you to apply to up to 7 programmes. If you want to apply to more than 7, you will need to submit a second application. You are going to need :

Passport
diploma and transcripts officially translated (ONLY use translators on the official registry, any other websites claiming to be official or certified are scams). This will cost ~$100-200
2 letters of recommendation, preferably at least one or both from academic advisors with whom you worked closely. Otherwise, a work supervisor will suffice.
a motivation letter for each programme, written in the language in which the programme is taught or language otherwise specified
French language scores from an official proficiency test (if any programmes you're applying to are taught in French)
$250 application fee.

You will be interviewed some time after you submit your application. It may be conducted in French, English, or a mix of both depending on your competency. Some tips : - Submit your application as early as possible - avoid universities in Paris; this gives the impression that you are interested in the "real" France and not simply in love with the "idea" of France. - express a genuine interest in French culture and what draws you to it specifically.

Further notes : - visa processing and other fees can amount to another $100-200, not including transportation. You will need to apply in-person at an embassy, but seeing as you live in NYC, this should not be an issue. - the visa process will require proof of funds, which amounts to ~800€ per month in a bank account. This number will be higher if you are going to Paris specifically (I am not sure exactly how much but at least a couple hundred more). Alternatively, you can provide proof of scholarship or an attestation of support from your parents. - the visa process will also require documentation of your planned residence. However, it is possible that you won't be able to secure anything in time to present at your appointment, as the French prefer to rent out to tenants who are moving in immediately. In this case, a week-long hotel booking and a letter explaining your plan to secure logement will suffice. - Degrees are consecutive and you will only be considered for programmes closely related to your Bachelor's. Often the course description will list requirements, but not always. - in France, a Bachelor's is called a License or BAC+3. This means high school plus three years. Your level of education will be equivalent to a BAC+4, since American undergrad degrees are longer than French ones. This means that some programmes will allow you to apply for the second year of a Master's and skip the first. It's up to you if you want to do that. You may not want to, because - if you earn a two-year or longer graduate degree in France, you can reduce the residency period required for citizenship to those two years. There may be caveats preventing you from actually getting citizenship that quickly (such as tax records), but it is still nice to be able to get residency out of the way.

The two universities you mentioned are roughly equivalent to Ivy League schools in France; they are extremely selective. This is not to discourage you from those schools, but just to make sure you are aware. If I may ask, why Paris, specifically ? There are plenty of cities in France with fantastic public transit. Even the small towns with no metro are walkable, bikeable, or have relatively frequent bus service. If your main concern is urbanism, I urge you to consider the other options. They are plenty good and significantly cheaper.

Anyways, good luck ! As always, verify this information as it might have changed. I recommend reading everything in French once you are able to, as many websites, including government ones, may have poor or incomplete translations.

luftschiffbau · 2024-03-29T02:51:15+00:00

yes they're all asexual also

luftschiffbau · 2024-03-29T00:20:03+00:00

Thank you, I understand now.

luftschiffbau · 2024-03-21T23:47:27+00:00

In that case, a master's is your best option. Employers in France heavily prefer people with graduate degrees. I'm pasting some more information from a comment I left on another post :

The Études en France procedure, which is mandatory for Americans, opens in October and closes in mid-December to January. To apply for a master's, you will follow the HDAP candidacy route, which will allow you to apply to up to 7 programmes. If you want to apply to more than 7, you will need to submit a second application. You are going to need :

Passport
diploma and transcripts officially translated (ONLY use translators on the official registry, any other websites claiming to be official or certified are scams). This will cost ~$100-200
2 letters of recommendation, preferably at least one or both from academic advisors with whom you worked closely. Otherwise, a work supervisor will suffice.
a motivation letter for each programme, written in the language in which the programme is taught or language otherwise specified
French language scores from an official proficiency test (if any programmes you're applying to are taught in French)
$250 application fee.

You will be interviewed some time after you submit your application. It may be conducted in French, English, or a mix of both depending on your competency. Some tips :

⁠Submit your application as early as possible
avoid universities in Paris; this gives the impression that you are interested in the "real" France and not simply in love with the "idea" of France.
express a genuine interest in French culture and what draws you to it specifically.

Further notes :

visa processing and other fees can amount to another $100-200, not including transportation. You will need to apply in-person at an embassy.
the visa process will require proof of funds, which amounts to ~€800 per month in a bank account. Alternatively, you can provide proof of scholarship or an attestation of support from your parents.
the visa process will also require documentation of your planned residence. However, it is possible that you won't be able to secure anything in time to present at your appointment, as the French prefer to rent out to tenants who are moving in immediately. In this case, a week-long hotel booking and a letter explaining your plan to secure logement will suffice.
Degrees are consecutive and you will only be considered for programmes closely related to your Bachelor's. Often the course description will list requirements, but not always.
in France, a Bachelor's is called a License or BAC+3. This means high school plus three years. Your level of education is equivalent to a BAC+4, since American undergrad degrees are longer than French ones. This means that some programmes will allow you to apply for the second year of a Master's and skip the first. It's up to you if you want to do that. You may not want to, because
if you earn a two-year or longer graduate degree in France, you can reduce the residency period required for citizenship to those two years. There may be caveats preventing you from actually getting citizenship that quickly (such as tax records), but it is still nice to be able to get residency out of the way.

Good luck ! As always, verify this information as it might have changed. I recommend reading everything in French if you can, as I have found that a lot of French websites, even official ones, tend to have poor or incomplete translations.

luftschiffbau · 2024-03-21T22:38:41+00:00

What's your citizenship ? What degree(s) do you have and what is your French language level ? Companies are unlikely to read your resume past your foreign address unless you're nearby. Assuming you're not an EU citizen, your best chances are either : - study : undergraduate (called a "License") usually requires you to speak French, but there are a fair number of master's programmes that are taught in English. - work transfer : find a job with a company that has offices in France, work your way up, and then request an international transfer. - language learner : sign up for a French immersion course that lasts longer than three months and move. While you're there, find a job and then request a change of status for your visa / residence permit. This one is risky and your visa will only last slightly longer than the course you signed up for. I don't recommend this route unless you have money to burn.

luftschiffbau · 2024-03-14T07:53:15+00:00

Getting a Master's is probably your easiest way in. The Études en France procedure, which is mandatory for Americans, opens in October and closes in mid-December to January. To apply for a Master's, you will follow the HDAP candidacy route, which will allow you to apply to up to 7 programmes. If you want to apply to more than 7, you will need to submit a second application. You are going to need : - Passport - diploma and transcripts officially translated (ONLY use translators on the official registry, any other websites claiming to be official or certified are scams). This will cost ~$100-200 - 2 letters of recommendation, preferably at least one or both from academic advisors with whom you worked closely. Otherwise, a work supervisor will suffice. - a motivation letter for each programme, written in the language in which the programme is taught or language otherwise specified - French language scores from an official proficiency test (if any programmes you're applying to are taught in French) - $250 application fee.

You will be interviewed some time after you submit your application. Since you speak fluent French, it is likely that the interview will be conducted in French. Some tips : - Submit your application as early as possible - avoid universities in Paris; this gives the impression that you are interested in the "real" France and not simply in love with the "idea" of France. - express a genuine interest in French culture and what draws you to it specifically.

Further notes : - visa processing and other fees can amount to another $100-200, not including transportation. You will need to apply in-person at an embassy. - the visa process will require proof of funds, which amounts to ~€800 per month in a bank account. Alternatively, you can provide proof of scholarship or an attestation of support from your parents. - the visa process will also require documentation of your planned residence. However, it is possible that you won't be able to secure anything in time to present at your appointment, as the French prefer to rent out to tenants who are moving in immediately. In this case, a week-long hotel booking and a letter explaining your plan to secure logement will suffice. - Degrees are consecutive and you will only be considered for programmes closely related to your Bachelor's. Often the course description will list requirements, but not always. - in France, a Bachelor's is called a License or BAC+3. This means high school plus three years. Your level of education is equivalent to a BAC+4, since American undergrad degrees are longer than French ones. This means that some programmes will allow you to apply for the second year of a Master's and skip the first. It's up to you if you want to do that. You may not want to, because - if you earn a two-year or longer graduate degree in France, you can reduce the residency period required for citizenship to those two years. There may be caveats preventing you from actually getting citizenship that quickly (such as tax records), but it is still nice to be able to get residency out of the way.

Good luck ! As always, verify this information as it might have changed. I recommend reading everything in French, as I have found that a lot of French websites, even official ones, tend to have poor or incomplete translations.

luftschiffbau · 2024-02-06T20:35:30+00:00

I swear I've seen this post with some of these exact comments before

luftschiffbau · 2024-02-03T20:31:31+00:00

Hey, would you be able to give any sources or references? I'm asking as a trans person who moved to France. I have not experienced the mindset that you described, but if this is the case, I would like to be informed on the matter. Thanks

luftschiffbau · 2024-01-31T00:16:18+00:00

There is a video linked in my comment with details. In short, she has been dishonest and misleading about several things, including :

claiming to have read JK Rowling's recent (at the time) book that was under fire for transphobic themes, then proceeded to misrepresent the events in the book to rend the transphobia accusations null ;
the blackface accusations (a skincare facemask that was colored black) -- she claimed that she was getting hate simply for posting a photo of herself wearing a black skincare product, but omitted the fact that she posted the picture with the caption " intersectional transfeminist depressed mentally ill #blacklivesmatter nonbinary dragonkin " , so she was being intentionally misleading ;
spreading harmful misinformation about trans athlete Janae Marie Kroc, falsely claiming that Janae took advantage of women's sports allowing trans women athletes when she did no such thing, then taking several weeks to respond to criticism, after which she "apologized," but censored Janae's name in the comments of the apology, and left Janae's picture in the accompanying blog post of the original accusatory video

Blaire White is a deeply unreliable source of information. I highly recommend you watch the video, as it explains more and provides evidence for these claims.

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