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Teaching in Paris After a Visa Denial: Jenna’s Journey

“There was a moment where I was like, gosh, is this the universe telling me, ‘Do not go to Paris’?” She had already quit her job. She had already told everyone she was moving. And then her French work visa was denied. In this interview, Jenna shares how she built a life as an elementary school teacher in a Parisian bilingual school. Based on her perspective as an American, she comments on differences in parenting styles, student behavior, and the French education system, along with the experience of code-switching and feeling like she has “two versions” of herself. We also discuss work-life balance, school holidays, employee protections in France, learning French as an adult, and the emotional side of living abroad, from homesickness to finding community. Jenna speaks about navigating the “monster” of French administration and how she persevered through the visa setback to make her life in Paris work. Chapters: 00:00 – Teaching in an Elementary School in Paris 03:20 – Parenting Styles: France vs USA 05:23 – Her Expat Journey: California → Munich → Paris 08:11 – “Two Versions of Me” (Code Switching) 09:53 – Work-Life Balance: Hours, Holidays, Pay 12:11 – French Admin & Work Visa Denial 15:22 – Learning French Despite Challenges 17:19 – Visiting Home as an Expat 18:44 – Work Contracts & Protections (Maternity, Sick Leave) 20:00 – Importance of Finding an Expat Community 22:49 – Student Behavior: French vs American Students 23:49 – Advice for Teaching or Moving Abroad Follow Jenna:   / maitressejenna   #TeachingAbroad #AmericanInParis #MoveToFrance