Noire
American expat in Kenya
Forum posts
9
About me
American
Lives in Nairobi
Speaks English
Registration: 23 March 2012
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
The first time I travelled abroad I left America and went to east Africa for 1 short month. When I got back I was so depressed and disappointed by American culture that I almost flunked out of college. The reverse culture shock was terrible. ... Read More
Desperate expat housewives by Julien
This topic is dedicated to "desperate expat housewives" I know I am not the best person to talk about it (I am a man), but note that I moved to Spain. I left my situation in the UK, and I arrived in Madrid without a job ... I spent most of my time ...
The internet can def make you feel less lonely. It helps just to know other people have gone through what you have, that things have gotten better for them. It helps you know its not some failing on your part that there is a difference between the ... Read More
What do you Not miss about your home country? by ericwt
There are definitely times I miss things from the USA. Selection, choices and convenience come to mind. I miss my family. But I do not miss... The media addicted society. The mindless masses following leaders that do not have a clue how to ...
Unadulterated American gluttony and the constant complaining about very first-world problems. Read More
Olympics by expatriatetaxreturns
Anyone going to the Olympics this year in London? If you are which events will you be attending? If you aren't going, which events are you looking forward to?
I wish I were going! I'm looking forward to watching outside of the US for the first time. I was in Uganda for the last world cup and it was an exciting and different energy. Read More
American Student Living in Nairobi
Hi, I'm an American student living in Nairobi for the next year. I don't know anyone here in Nairobi yet but I'd love to network with some great people. I'd especially love to meet other American 20 somethings! Contact me if you're ... Read More