I learned to allow [my] adversities to harden [my] determination but soften [my] perspective on people

Keywords: working , american in asia , american in korea , asia , expat , international , living abroad , seoul , south korea , studying abroad , studying in asia , studying in seoul , studying in south korea , working abroad , working in seoul

My experience has deepened my compassion and admiration towards immigrants and ex-pats throughout the world. I’m inspired and moved by the grit and iron-clad determination that I’ve witnessed from numerous individuals within these groups. We’re all navigating our unique quests simultaneously to find a place we call home and establish a life of pride, liberty, and happiness.
https://leahslexicon.wordpress.com/2021/11/16/studying-versus-working-in-korea

I’m going abroad for a while and then I’ll see what happens

Keywords: personal , experiences , living abroad , sharing stories , travel blog

I really enjoy sharing my travel experiences with you and I will definitely keep on doing that, but I will also go a bit more personal and write about my living abroad experiences. Because even though the sun, the beach and the tapas might sound amazing, living abroad is definitely not always easy and it has its ups and downs as many other decisions in life.
https://todayismyfavourite.com/2021/05/12/living-abroad

Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life

Keywords: travel , adventure , european tourism , european travel , exchange student , explore , sightseeing , study abroad , tourism , travel adventures , uceap , wanderlust

In my opinion, studying abroad (as opposed to simple tourism) is so unique in that you get to live as a local and thus, appreciate another culture on a whole different level. You are quite literally integrated as a productive member of their society.
https://momentsofblissbl0g.wordpress.com/2021/02/17/why-you-should-study-abroad-my-takeaways

I would rather speak in front of a thousand people than sing a solo in front of ten but many Filipino people love to sing

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After getting locked out of our condo, I went into Mr. Quickie to have some extra keys made. While the store clerk cut my keys, she energetically belted Whitney Houston’s song, “All at Once” that was blaring from the small radio next to the cash register. I instinctively wanted to hug her, then ask her to tell me her secret sauce to happiness. As I left, she said, “Take care always”, almost as if she were uttering a sincere prayer.
https://torontold.wordpress.com/2020/09/14/more-about-the-philippines

I am on a journey to see the world and do things outside of my comfort zone

Keywords: thoughts

What I have learnt is that the effort needs to come from both sides. If you are the only one who is the first to send a text, and first to make contact and remind them that you are still here even if you are far away, eventually you take the hint and stop making the first move.
https://rileysthoughtscom.wordpress.com/2020/07/13/life-in-a-new-country