The Stages of Living Abroad: The Beginning, Homesickness & Finding Yourself
Living abroad is not one big romantic leap. It is a process, and Kim is breaking it down into the stages she has experienced after moving from California to France.
In this episode, Kim shares what life is like in the first year. She shares how these can often feel like the “toddler years” of expat life, when everything feels magical, confusing and slightly humiliating, from speaking in broken sentences to surviving the French post office. She also talks about the second-year homesickness that can hit when the novelty wears off, the cultural traditions you start to miss, and the deeper…
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