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Purim in Bangalore, India

March 10, 2014 By Sandra Bornstein 1 Comment

Four years ago, I was adjusting to my new life as an expat in Bangalore, India. Culture shock had knocked me off balance. Almost every aspect of my daily life was an unexpected challenge. Unpredictable drivers made me question whether it was safe to cross a street or ride in a … [Read more...]

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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

4th of July Reflection: Proud to Be an American

July 4, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, Americans are celebrating the 4th of July. Parades, community events, family barbeques, and fireworks will be the high point of their day. Some will take time to reflect on our country’s history while others might become sentimental about their patriotism. I, on the other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, Lifestyle Tagged With: appreciating life, appreciating life in America, appreciation, expat experience, fortunate to be an American, gratefulness, life in India, living abroad, living as an expat, living as an expat in India, lucky to be an American, proud to be an American, stepping outside comfort zone

Book Recommendation at Help Me Sara

January 28, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today I have the distinct honor of traveling to Canada and making a stop at Help Me Sara. After corresponding through social media, Sara Dimerman graciously agreed to read my book. She is recommending my book on her site and on Goodreads. Sara has been an individual, couple … [Read more...]

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Guest Blogger at The Expat Hub

January 22, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Today, I am a guest blogger at The Expat Hub . In Overcoming First Impressions in India, I write about my initial reactions as an expat in Bangalore. Everything seemed so foreign and strange. My senses were overwhelmed as I tried to adjust to my new life that was far removed from … [Read more...]

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