So I've been lurking apartments in France since I initially started the application process for this program. Then once I was accepted and knew that I was in Academie Orléans-Tours, I started lurking apartments in that area. When I finally found out my placement, I began looking for apartments in Montargis. This was no easy feat as Montargis has a population of 15,000 and no university. But I stumbled upon an apartment that made me tear up with joy. It's a "maisonette" within 10 minutes walking distance from Lycée Durzy with a living room and full kitchen. 400 £/mo utilities included. Five minutes from downtown. And honestly the cutest thing I've ever seen in my entire life. I didn't want to get too excited about it, as I knew a lot of landlords are hesitant to rent to people without meeting them, but, with the help of Stacey, I constructed a polite and professional email asking about the apartment.

And I got a response this morning.

I can have the apartment, he said. We can sign a contract when I arrive in September.

I. CAN. HAVE. THE. APARTMENT.

I'm still trying to be calm and skeptical as I don't have anything in writing, but I think this guy is trustworthy. The apartment is behind his house, and I don't have to pay/sign anything until I get there. I cried when I read the email.

Anyway, here it is:

I'm so happy about this.