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Smooth landing in Italy?

Post author:ACSeidel
Post published:December 15, 2020
Post category:Experience Opinion
Post last modified:December 15, 2020

You think being an expat in Italy sounds like a sweet deal? Think again. But help is on the way.

Culture Shock and how to deal with it

Post author:ACSeidel
Post published:December 8, 2020
Post category:Opinion
Post last modified:December 13, 2020

Culture Shock and How to Deal with It No matter the distance, you will still experience a cultural shock and the different phases it comes with. We, expats, have all been there, and if you are an expat-to-be, here is what to expect. First of all, cultural shock is not something bad. It’s the transition you make when realizing that the new culture you are experiencing, is a…

Culture Shock smacked me in the face!

Post author:ACSeidel
Post published:November 17, 2020
Post category:Experience Story Third Culture Kids
Post last modified:November 13, 2020

Italy - on my own Culture Shock smacked me in the face! There I was, 18 years old, with my life ahead of me! My bags were packed ready to set out on a new adventure! This time the destination was Italy to start my college experience with fellow international students in a beautiful campus above the rolling hills of Florence! This was going to be amazing! I…