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Help with finding an internship in France?
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Hello,I know this question is a little old so it's a long shot, but I am just leaving an internship as an au pair/waitress near Aix-en-Provence, so there is a space going. I can offer more information...
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Can anyone offer advice for finding accommodation in Lyon?
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Hi I'd recommend using AirBnb, there's a section of their website for long-term rentals, so there's both whole-apartment options on there and collocations. You can book something before you arrive and...
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Is there leniency with your end date for British Council?
British Council
I'd recommend looking up school holidays in Germany first (assuming you haven't already done that) - as if it's anything like the French system they have half terms etc., and it may well be that the 2...
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My friend and I will be studying abroad in France in September, is it a goo...
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It's helpful to have a car when you are moving out to France, so you can just pile all your stuff in the back and go. you will also of course save money on public transport and be the most popular per...
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