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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

10 Responses to My Teaching Abroad

August 14, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein 8 Comments

Three years ago, I started teaching at a well-respected international school in Bangalore, India. As a 50+ American woman, I approached this amazing opportunity with awe and excitement. My emotions took hold as I contemplated various ways that I could make a difference. It was as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, International Education, Lifestyle Tagged With: adjusting to expat life, Bangalore India, being an expat teacher, expat, expat experience, expat teacher in India, leaving teaching profession, lessons learned from being an expat, living in India, passion to write, sheltered suburban lifestyle, stepping outside comfort zone, teaching abroad, teaching at an international school, Teaching in India

An Expat Teaching Moment- Sharing Traditions

September 19, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Two years after I began my 2010 Indian teaching adventure, I still have fond memories of my 5th grade class experiences.I especially remember my expat teaching moment when I had the opportunity to share Jewish traditions at an international school in Bangalore, India.I was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Expat Living, International Education, Jewish Culture, Lifestyle Tagged With: Apples and Honey for Rosh Hashanah, Debbie Friedman, expat international teacher, expat teaching in India, living in India, multicultural education, multicultural education- Jewish holidays, Shalom Chaverim, sharing Jewish traditions, Teaching, teaching cultural diversity, teaching Jewish culture with non Jews

Why The Movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Hits Home

June 26, 2012 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

My adventure began when I made the decision to accompany my husband to India. Even though I have been back in the States for 1 ½ years, I remain fascinated with India.  Once I read about the movie, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, I made plans to see it.I wondered if my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Worldwide Travel Tagged With: adjusting to culture shock, expats, India, living in India, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

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