Expat Essentials
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440Polya Pencheva: The secret to finding a new place in the Netherlands is patience, organization and a roomie
Moving into a new place in the Netherlands – the nightmare of every student, foreigner, or expat. It is stressful, exciting, nerve-racking,...
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‘How much will this cost?’ My cautionary tale of racking up vague medical expenses in the U.S.
(Editor’s note: We know personally expats who’ve inadvertently racked up tens of thousands of dollars in medical expenses during trips to the...
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Dear North Americans: Here’s what it’s really like to live in Greece, Pt. 3
(Editor’s note: This is the third and final part of Christine Hudson’s series for North Americans detailing what it’s really like to...
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Kimberly Hanneman: How do expat caregivers provide for loved ones from afar?
Strengthened with empathy and knowledge, expat caregivers can navigate diverse caregiving responsibilities. The role of a long-distance caregiver first honors loved ones’...
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Rachel Arts on becoming a citizen of the Netherlands, Pt. 2: Passing the Inburgering exam
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 2 of a two-part series about becoming a citizen of the Netherlands. That process includes the Inburgering...
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Rachel Arts on becoming a citizen of the Netherlands, Pt. 1: Benefits and options
(Editor’s note: This is Pt. 1 of a two-part series about becoming a naturalized citizen of the Netherlands. You can jump to Pt. 2...
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Pregnancy in Austria, (Pt. 2): Giving birth in a country (and in a language) not your own
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series documenting pregnancy in Austria. You can jump to Pt. 1 here.) Childbirth...
