(on what he hopes to get out of living abroad…in Texas) “So I met you in the Dominican Republic as a Teacher’s Assistant. You’ve pretty much lived there your whole life. Everything you know is there. And now, you are moving to Texas for a teaching certificate and leaving it all behind, at least for now. […]
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Befriend the Locals – #InstAbroadMoment 11
(on important advice when moving to a new place.) “What is an important thing to learn when you move abroad?” “When moving to a new country, it always helps to befriend the locals.” Like this advice? Check out Chrissann’s 5 Truths and discover what she knows for sure. What is an InstAbroadMoment(I.AM)? Discover here. Check out more I.AM on Expat Village or Pinterest Do you […]
Beware: Holiday Shopping Ahead #InstAbroadMoment 10
(… on what happens when you aren’t from that country.) This is what happens when you don’t know. When you’re in your home country, you know the holidays, the shopping days, the busy hours, but here, I still forget those things. I knew today was a Dominican Independence Day; I was even off of work, and […]