Becoming an Expat?

Okaaaay~~~

So…. i've missed a post on Saturday. And it's now Tuesday. Therefore, i will do two posts today, as to keep up with the double post-one week schedule.

I'll try not to go back on it, although i am veeeeeeery busy as of lately.

I ended up getting Tumblr today, since i was bored, but i won't link it here. Maybe one day, if it gets popular. I can't seem to figure out how it works…

Anyway, that aside, today i am talking about 'becoming an expat.'

I don't know the first thing about becoming an expat, but i am hoping to become an expat one day, although i don't think that this would be the technical term for me.

If i do, though, i will definitely be keeping an expat blog ;) count on it~

but the thing is, if i were to become an expat, i would be travelling back to my parents' country, so technically, i am not in a foreign country, since i hold its passport. (although i have never been there for longer than 2 weeks and for anything aside for vacation purposes)

So today, i have some tips for becoming an expat, based on the situation that may just uniquely apply to me~! (meaning, it's utterly useless but i'm looking for something to say, as to keep my promise to post)

lets get started~!


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1) Research

--> Although i am not yet sure if i will be given the oppertunity to go live there, one thing i know is that "researching" is always  a good idea. it's the first step - to find out about the culture of the country, the people, the customs. see if it's something you really like. watch some videos about it on youtube (documentary, travel, expat, or otherwise). you should have a good idea of the place even if you're just considering moving there.
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2) Make a List

--> Of things you like and dislike about the country. no country is perfect. (although weeaboos claim that Japan is…) and so you should be aware of the positive and negative aspects of the country, and see if one overpowers another, or if they are equally balanced. Personally, i think that if it is balanced then it's not worth it. you want to be extra happy in your new country.
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3) Decide your Reasons

--> Why do you want to go to this country? is it wanderlust? are you curious? are you dating someone who lives there? although it's not integral to becoming an expat to the country, it's generally a good idea to know why you're doing it.
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4) Consider the Factors

--> In order to gain something, you need to lose something of equal value. Happiness is a choice, but in the end, you'll still end up losing something by becoming an expat. Are there people in your life that's too difficult to leave? are you ruining your childrens' lives? are you leaving your best friends? or is it a positive change for you? are you going somewhere to start fresh? all of these are important factors that should be deeply contemplated before going to the said country.
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5) Make it Happen

--> If you're sure you want to be an expat, then it's time to make it happen! find your way over to the said country. university exchange? overly extended vacation? job?
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6) Pack, Move, Settle In

--> another post for another time! Class is ending, my back is aching, so it's time to post and leave~!









~~till next time, then! I hope this little post has been useful (or utterly useless) for you~~


and honestly, i know what you guys want~ i can see the website stats. aren't you all hoping for more suggestive posts? 'cuz those are getting the most views.

drop me a comment if there's something you want to see me write about~!

Like… yoga maybe?

cuz i'm damn good at yoga ;)





~R~