Life revolves around making connections with people. This task is onerous when one is thrust into a new environment. Additional layers of frustrations occur when the new location is in a foreign place. When I relocated to India, my senses were overwhelmed by everything. Even … [Read more...]
A Day Trip From Pune- Sinhagad
Shortly after arriving in India, I joined Ira on a business trip to Pune. To travel to Pune, we needed to take an hour and a half flight from Bangalore. Pune is approximately 150 kilometers from Mumbai. During the week, I was cloistered in the gated corporate campus which was in … [Read more...]
Purim in Bangalore, India
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...]
10 Responses to My Teaching Abroad
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...]
Stunned by India’s Poverty
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...]
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