International students
Turning study, uncertainty and ambition into a first direction in France.
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Move forward in Paris — together
A welcoming community for international students, career starters and career changers navigating work and life in Paris.
Paris Forward
Who it is for
Different starting points. Shared questions
Career starters
Learning how work actually works — with peers who are asking the same questions.
Career changers
Rebuilding confidence, language and professional identity without pretending the path is linear.
What we build
Useful conversations, practical support and real belonging
- 01Career conversations
- 02CV and interview peer sessions
- 03Paris workplace field notes
- 04Member-led skill sharing
Community principles
Be useful, not performativeRespect different starting pointsGive as well as receiveProtect personal storiesNo unsolicited selling or recruitment
How joining works
Treating every connection thoughtfully
- 01
Apply
Tell me where you are and what you hope to find.
- 02
Review
I read every application personally.
- 03
Connect
You will hear back within 3–7 days.
- 04
Meet
Start with a small online or in-person gathering.
Questions
Is it free?+
The first community gatherings are planned to be free. Any paid event will always be clearly marked in advance.
Do I need to live in Paris?+
Paris and Île-de-France residents are the priority, but people preparing a move may also apply.
Do I need fluent French?+
No. The community is multilingual, and language level should never be a reason to stay isolated.
What happens after I apply?+
You will receive a personal reply within 3–7 days as the first group takes shape.
Application