Tag Archives: reverse culture shock

Reality has begun to set in

Posted on August 22, 2017 by

When I first started this blog, it was with the intention of keeping those back home know what our new life in Singapore was like. It was, in effect, a way of keeping hold of Boston while exploring Singapore. I … Continue reading →

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You drive on the wrong side of the road and other Reverse Culture Shock Moments

Posted on January 20, 2014 by

When I first became an expat in 2010, trips home were like a life raft to me.  It was the opportunity to return to a world that made sense to me.  A return to a land where I wasn’t constantly … Continue reading →

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Reverse Culture Shock–Where did all these white people come from?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by

I was torn whether to post this.  Discussing race always has the potential to be offensive, especially coming from a white person.  However, one of my biggest goals for Expat Bostonians has always been to be honest about my expat … Continue reading →

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