Reading Time: 5 minutes Making the decision to move abroad can bring out a side that many people never knew existed. Seeking answers to a new normal can drive the calmest and relaxed people to become doctoral type researchers. There is no amount of research that can completely prepare you for the unknown. But, there are always resources to […]
Category: Moving Abroad 101
WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MOVING ABROAD
Reading Time: 7 minutes (GUEST POST) I’ve teamed up with on of my expat friends, afro-UK Brit Helen of the travel blog helendebrahampofo.com. If you are thinking of moving abroad, this is the post for! Check out what we wish we knew before moving abroad. Hello wonderful people! I hope you’re all doing well and staying safe during these uncertain […]
THE BIG DAY PT. 2
Reading Time: 5 minutes I made it to JFK!! And to my very pleasant surprise I met up with a guy my mom introduced me to at the airport and a few friends who were on the plane with us from Charlotte. They were very accepting of me tagging along with their group and thank God that they were […]
THE BIG DAY PT 1
Reading Time: 3 minutes August 6th!! The big day! I am so anxious to get to my new destination and yet so emotional about leaving my biggest support system behind….my family 🙁 This morning was filled with so many tears. But not of sadness…they were tears of happiness, joy, pride, excitement and love. I feel so honored and blessed […]
HUGS & SEE YA LATERS
Reading Time: 2 minutes So yesterday I had my going away dinner/party and I got to say my see you laters to my family and friends. Most people say goodbye but I like see you later because goodbye is so final. Even if something were to happen to me or someone else I would have joy in the fact […]