Author Archives: Simplement Juliette

The Perfect Day-Trip in Strasbourg – Part II

If you plan a trip to Strasbourg, read The Perfect Day-Trip in Strasbourg first! A few years ago, I traveled to Strasbourg for the first time and absolutely loved the city. Now a few years later, as I am currently doing an internship in Germany, I decided to hop on a train one weekend toContinue reading “The Perfect Day-Trip in Strasbourg – Part II”

The Monkey Statue of Heidelberg

As far as I can remember, I have always dreamed of traveling to Germany. I have always been curious about the country, first by its language, which I started learning once a week during lunchtime in high school. A few years later, as my interest grew, I started thinking about studying there. I remember sittingContinue reading “The Monkey Statue of Heidelberg”

How to stay motivated this semester: my best tips!

Another school year has officially started, and if you are like me, you probably had in the first weeks a set a load of new resolutions to have the feeling of having your life *all put together*. This semester, I will be up every morning at 6 AM. I’ll make an overnight oat the nightContinue reading “How to stay motivated this semester: my best tips!”

How to Spend a Day in Heidelberg, Germany

The Germany travel series has officially started! As some of you may know, I came back a few weeks ago from a summer course and project in Germany. It has been such an enriching experience for my career as a teacher of French as a second language as it has allowed me to discover anotherContinue reading “How to Spend a Day in Heidelberg, Germany”

Language learning platform: Lingoda review

Happy 2024 ! What’s better than to start this new year of blogging with…a new tool to help you learn a language! If learning French, English, Spanish, or German is on your 2024 resolution list, you have come to the right place. In this post, I share my most recent find when it comes toContinue reading “Language learning platform: Lingoda review”

How to “out-niche” your life and embrace all your interests

To everyone that is afraid to be defined by his major or career choice. Hi! It’s been a while. The semester has been flying by. The past month has been a period of questioning about my career choice, but now that I have emerged from the torment of my questions, I have a special postContinue reading “How to “out-niche” your life and embrace all your interests”

Road-Trip to the North Coast of Quebec

Hi! I’m finally back to writing to share with you one of my numerous adventures this summer. It’s crazy how summer flew by; I can’t believe we are already at the end of August. Nevertheless, with this post, I want to continue summer by sharing one of the hidden gems of the province of Quebec: theContinue reading “Road-Trip to the North Coast of Quebec”

How to Spend 24 Hours in Burlington, Vermont

A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and I took a short trip to Burlington, Vermont. We both turned 21 this year, so we wanted to experience the U.S., just the two of us, as we now had the legal age to go alone. Driving in the U.S. was something that I was a bit afraidContinue reading “How to Spend 24 Hours in Burlington, Vermont”

Hi! I just turned 21…is there someone on the line?

Bzzbsb…. Bzzbbsbs… Welcome to the 20s calling center…bzbzbzb…please hold the line while we transfer your call..,bzbzb Hi.? I just turned 21…is there someone on the line? Bzbzbz..no call assistant can answer your request for the moment. Please hold the line. Bzbzb.. .. So here I am; I’m 21. An adult worldwide, according to the law.Continue reading “Hi! I just turned 21…is there someone on the line?”