Tag: france
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Bird Poop & the Power of Perspective
A True Story… There I was, standing at the corner just across the street from my apartment, waiting for the light to change… when PLOP. Right on my forehead and across the lens of my glasses. Bird poop. On my face. My first, reaction was just to be startled, since it seemed to come out of nowhere.…
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Cultural Adjustment, Part 1: Say Hello to Culture Shock
Moving to a new country and adapting to a new culture is both incredibly rewarding and unbelievably challenging — sometimes at the same time. Researchers have developed a number of different theories to try to better understand the process of adjusting to a new cultural environment. In this article, we’ll discuss the concept of ‘culture shock’ and how it…
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Welcome to Inner Journeys — A Blog for Those on a Quest for Both Inner & Outer Adventures!
Did you move abroad full of excitement and a spirit of adventure but now find that you’re feeling a bit lost and disconnected from yourself? Or were you a reluctant adventurer, coming along with your parter — and now your relationship is feeling strained from the stresses of life abroad and your shifting roles? Or perhaps you’re generally doing well and…