New Country, New Language, New Education – The Unspoken of Moving to a New Country *** "Observe how long we remember our victories and how soon we forget our defeats memory is the menial of will" -Essays, "Counsels and Maxims," p.126 *** Moving to a new country is like stepping into a kaleidoscope: vibrant, unpredictable, and sometimes overwhelming. The last time I left India, I was closer to my 20s than this time around, the pandemic hadn't yet struck, and people were still careless with their hugs and handshakes but more importantly, the last time I left India, I had an excitement that exceeded my own desires for self but this time when I left for Sweden, I knew I was embarking on an adventure that would shape my life in unimaginable ways. But no amount of research or preparation could truly prepare me for the challenges (and rewards) - of a new country and of navigating a new environment, language, and culture. I've traveled and lived in many cities and ...
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