Tag: Life abroad
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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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Travel to escape or to seek?
What brings me here? Did I travel to escape something or seek something?
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I’m a martian in Toronto
Since I am in Canada, I have become very culturally aware. Blame it on the fact that there is no representation of Mauritians’ culture and most people have never ever heard about the country. Consequently, I always find myself becoming an ambassador for Mauritius. Since I have to explain the geography, culture and break some…
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To hug or not to hug?
Greetings have never been so awkward to me until I came to Canada. See, back in my home-country, we are not used to hugging. We either cheek kiss or say hi. Hugs are considered as something very intimate.
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Navigating life abroad
Not so long ago, I was googling Canada and making a list of things to do.And before I knew it, here I was in Toronto. My life packed in three suitcases and my heart pounding.
Scraps of the life of a Mauritian immigrant 