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How Expat Parents Can Advocate for Change
Feeling unheard or powerless as an expat parent? Learn how to effectively advocate and organize within international communities—even when you’re a guest. This guide offers practical steps to navigate school and community challenges with clarity, confidence, and care.

Ryan Cleeren
Apr 14
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The Impact of Expat Life on Personal Growth
Impact of Expat Life on Personal Growth

Ryan Cleeren
Sep 16, 2024
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How Living Abroad Can Transform Your Personal Identity
Living abroad can change your idenity

Ryan Cleeren
Sep 16, 2024
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Unsung Heroes of Expat Life: The Invaluable Household Help on Our Expat Journey
Household help in India is a vital part of expat life.

Ryan Cleeren
Sep 13, 2024
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Living the Expat Life: The Challenges and Perks of Life Abroad
Expat life is an adventure of growth and discovery, but it comes with challenges. Explore the ups and downs of living abroad with us

Ryan Cleeren
Sep 11, 2024
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Navigating the Choppy Waters of Repatriation: Challenges Faced by Expats
Repatriation challenges for expats

Ryan Cleeren
Jan 23, 2024
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Demystifying Indian Vernacular: A Glossary of Common Terms
Learning common local terms is key for expats adjusting to a new culture.

Ryan Cleeren
Oct 29, 2023
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Lessons in Jugaad: Balancing the Pursuit of Perfection
Cultural training prepped us for India, but daily experiences, like learning the concept of jugaad, taught us deeper lessons.

Ryan Cleeren
Oct 26, 2023
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Beyond Cultural Training: Navigating the Realities of Expat Life
How cultural training helped us transition to expat life in India—and why I created Exstad to support expat families in the areas training m

Ryan Cleeren
Oct 26, 2023
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Living the Expat Life: Challenges and Perks of Being Abroad
Challenges and Perks of Expat Life

Ryan Cleeren
Sep 5, 2023
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