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Navigating Cultural Differences in Canadian Friendship
It has been three years that I am living in Canada now and one thing that I am still grappling with is the cultural differences in friendship. I
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On Being a Gay Mauritian in Canada
From casual microaggression to outright ostracization, the LGBTQIA+ community doesn’t have it easy in Mauritius. “Li pas trop normal senla” (he’s not normal that one), Mauritians would often say when referring to someone who’s homosexual. Homosexuality is very taboo back home. This is mainly due to the fact that it’s a small island which is…
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The Aftereffects Of Living Abroad
I recently went home for holidays after two and a half years of living abroad. I still recall how I was dreading and yet looking forward to going back to my home country. I wondered what I would be finding there: my good old habits or would Mauritius be too foreign for me? Blame…
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The harsh reality of long distance relationship
Once upon a time, boy meets girl and they become friends. Somehow along the way, their relationship evolve. So, they both decide to give it a shot. They go on a first date and realize that it might work. Turns out they are a perfect match. But the girl has this dream. She wants to…
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So, what are you?
Creoles are the most mixed ethnic group of the island. We come in different shades and hair type. Ranging from black, caramel skin, olive skin, and nearly white…Kinky hair, coily hair, curly, wavy, and straight. You name it! Blame it on the fact that creoles are often a mix of two or several ethnic groups…
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Why living abroad is not meant for everyone
We derive this idealized idea that moving abroad is glamorous and adventurous from movies, blog posts, books or Tv shows. It is so misconstrued that we are led to believe that we have not lived until we have moved overseas. It is a battle out there. Adapt or perish. Sometimes it is so harsh that…
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What the hell Mauritius?
Mauritius, like every 12th of March we renewed our vows to mark your 48th anniversary. I may be 15,000 km away, but know that you are in my heart more than ever. After all, you shaped me into the woman that I am today. You taught me diversity, tolerance, diplomacy, respect, and hospitality. You also gave…
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Am I becoming a bad Mauritian?
I always catch myself thinking that my reintegration in Mauritius will not be easy. My host country’s culture is rubbing off on me and molding me into another person. I have the best of both world but will one culture outweigh the other?
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Toronto I love you
It has been five months since I have been living in Toronto. It has its ups and down but so far, Toronto has been treating me good. So I decided to write a letter to him ;).
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Hello 2017!
As 2016 fades and gives way to 2017, I review the last four months spent abroad. 2016 has set the tone for change. This year in a nutshell has been a roller coaster of emotions.
Scraps of the life of a Mauritian immigrant 