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Empty-Nester Choices- Safe or Risky

April 11, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Two weeks ago, I wrote about my arduous decision to return to India. I was an empty-nester, weighing the pros and cons of relocating. Did I want the comforts of my safe Colorado lifestyle or the risks associated with living in a Third World county? My emotions were running wild … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Bangalore, empty nester decisions, empty nesters, empty-nester, Expat in India, international teacher in India, living in India, living in Third World country, middle age changes, middle age choices, Munnar, Munnar India, Teaching in India, women and decisions

Stunned by India’s Poverty

June 10, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Years after my expat experience in Bangalore, India, I remain stunned by India's poverty. Every day, I was bombarded by people living in squalor. Masses of people lived without the modern conveniences of indoor plumbing and electricity. Their meals were cooked on open fires. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Annawadi, Bangalore, Behind the Beautiful Forever, expat living in India, expat view of India, Katherine Boo, life in India, Mumbai, poverty in India, slums in India, Westerners views of India

Living As An Expat in India- “We Are Fairview” Presentation

March 22, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Earlier today, I had the wonderful opportunity to speak to a group of high school students at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado. The Fairview High School Student Council and the Social Studies Department organized an all-day event called- We Are Fairview.  Over 100 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Bangalore, Boulder Colorado, Cochin, cultural differences, expat international teacher, expat teaching abroad, Fairview High School, Kabini, living abroad, living as an expat in India, May This be the Best Year of Your Life, Munnar, Sandra Bornstein, teaching at an international school, traveling in India, We are Fairview

International Teaching Experience Highlighted at Gutsy Living

February 4, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today an abridged version of my Indian international teaching experience appears on the Gutsy Living website. Sonia Marsh selected it for this week's entry. Check out "Becoming an International Teacher in Bangalore" Social media has introduced me to amazing people. Sonia Marsh … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: Bangalore, Cochin, guest post on Gutsy Living, Gutsy Living, India, international teaching experience, living abroad, May This be the Best Year of Your Life, Munnar, Paradesi Synagogue, Sonia Marsh

Virtual Book Tour- Fourth Week

January 28, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, my virtual book tour starts its fourth week. If you missed the first three weeks, consider going back to my events page to see my previous visits. Check out this week's itinerary and mark your favorite spots. I'm still waiting to hear back from a few individuals so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, International Education, Lifestyle Tagged With: adjusting to culture shock, adjusting to living abroad, Bangalore, David Small, Debra Martin, Ekta Garg, expat experiences, Help Me Sara, India, living abroad, May This be the Best Year of Your Life, Memoir, Sara Dimerman, The Write Edge, Two Ends of the Pen, virtual book tour, Virtual book tour - May This Be the Best Year of Your Life

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