The most important factor I looked for was alignment, particularly in the services provided and the populations served. I want to make sure that my practicum experience is shaped by purposeful service, rather than simply collecting hours toward graduation. I also took into account practicalities...
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Professional Prejudice: Unveiling Workplace Xenophobia
My first encounter with xenophobia occurred within the supposedly nurturing walls of an educational institution as an international student. One day, a classmate said that international students...
Anchoring Our Expat Lives: Solid Relationships Abroad
The relationships we form, the friendships we nurture, provide an anchor that helps us feel grounded amidst the shifting tides of change.
Cultivating Self-Compassion at Work
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves with the same kindness, care, and understanding that we would offer a close friend. By acknowledging our imperfections and challenges without judgment, we can foster a healthier relationship with ourselves.
Navigating Grief Abroad: The Expat’s Guide to Coping with Loss
Today I am reflecting on the heartache of losing loved ones while living abroad. The narrative of such loss and of distance magnifying the grief isn’t shared nearly enough. However, it’s an unfortunate reality that many of us, myself included, have had to face.
Guest Author: Sashna Nair
I’m thrilled to introduce to you the guest author for today’s post, Sashna Nair. Sashna hails from the breathtaking islands of Fiji, a place imbued with tropical charm and warmth. Her expat story is an inspiring testament to strength and determination.
Building Friendships Abroad: Balancing Warmth and Responsibility
When I moved to the United States several years ago, one of the challenges I encountered was building new and meaningful friendships. Today, I’d like to reflect on this experience. I hope it will resonate with those who are treading a similar path. My reflection will focus on two characteristics of mature friendships: warmth and responsibility.
The Introverted Expat’s Guide to Thriving in Extroverted Societies
Today, I want to share some thoughts on a topic that resonates with many expats: the challenge of introverted individuals in countries where extroversion is the norm.
Embracing the Bigness of Life
“Life is too short to be little.” This statement encapsulates key aspects of my motivation to become an immigrant. In this blog post, I’ll share a few thoughts on how to live a life that is anything but little.
Finding Myself Across the Globe: Embracing Identity Expansion While Living Abroad
For the first time, I was free to explore and experiment without preconceived notions of who I was, what I should be or what I should want...
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