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Living Abroad: A Sibling’s Perspective on Missing Out on Family
Chronicles of living abroad part, I can’t even number them anymore. During a video call with my siblings, I had a glance at my nephew and almost mistook him for my younger brother…
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Coping with Loss: Can one ever find Healing?
Everyone noticed Hillary. He was funny, charming, and his presence spoke volumes even in silence. He could easily join any conversation and always had a story to share about anything and everything. I…
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Corporal Punishment in Schools: A Kenyan and French Perspective
The education system in my country could be a culture shock to a foreigner. To date, I still ask myself why teachers punished me for walking calmly to the washroom instead of running.…
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What you need to know about beggars in Geneva
It’s a beautiful, warm evening in the heart of Geneva. I take a stroll through the streets of Bel-Air, the city centre, loving the sense of relaxation it brings me. My favourite part…
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A Trip to Belgium: Are women now making the first move?
It’s hard to ignore the topic on love, dating and relationships. You’ve probably been waiting long enough to hear about the dating scene in France. Well, that’s gonna unfold sooner but before that… Let…
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Social Media Pressure and the Struggle to be Enough
The clock ticked, years passed, and seasons changed, yet there she stood, bewildered by how much her life had stalled. She had swiped through every source of news and filled her mind with…
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The Hiking Experience that Tested My Limits
As I struggled to keep warm, hydrate my lips, catch my breath, and summon the energy to keep climbing, I kept asking myself, why did I decide to come here? I was already deep into the…
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Unexpected Discoveries I Made After Moving to France
Let me take you on a trip down the lane of culture shocks I experienced in France. Receiving mail To many from Western or European countries, this might sound strange. However, where I…
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What this Old Man Assumed About A Foreign Black Woman
A look at me can easily make you guess my age. That is certainly not over 30, let alone over 25. Some might even think I’m 17. Yet despite this youthful appearance, nothing…
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Time flies, my contract ends, is this the end?
Imagine a life filled only with bliss, without a trace of sadness or struggle. Would we truly understand the depth of happiness? I doubt it. Seven months in France flew by like two.…
