The Olympics are so riveting for spectators. You can’t deny getting sweaty palms as you watch the men’s speed skating or cheer on an athlete who is striving for the gold! We identify so strongly with our country when one of our athletes earns a medal. It’s like we personally won. The Olympic host country […] Continue reading… from Are you watching?
Do you ever wonder what would happen if everyone kept their New Year’s resolutions? If I had to hazard a guess, I’d say there would be 23 million pounds of collective weight loss, 536,201 people learning new languages, 760,000 more hours spent with our families, 5 million fewer smokers, 60,000 more hours of volunteer work […] Continue reading… from Greeting the new year with resolve… and celebration!
Excerpts from “Raising Successful Bilingual Children” by Susan Stewart, Head of Mother Tongue, International School of London, Surrey campus Is your child bilingual…or trilingual? Have you lived in a number of different countries? Do you know where you might be living in 10 years’ time? Is your child mixing English and your home language? Does […] Continue reading… from Is language a barrier for children?
While most international assignments are free of large scale emergencies, even a small amount of preparation can make a significant difference when one occurs. Many municipal and national governments around the globe have created websites designed to assist residents in preparation for an emergency. Examples include: London, United Kingdom: click here New South Wales, Australia: […] Continue reading… from Can you really plan?
Everyone would agree that finding the right school is one of the most important pieces of a family relocation. But what about other aspects of your child’s life abroad? How can you make the most of life in a foreign country, with experiences that are not necessarily taught in school? • A new language One […] Continue reading… from It’s all about the kids
FEM’s Global Mobility Summit took place last week in Las Vegas. Once again the Moose Passport was a great success. Watch the contest and see the lucky winner, Vish Beedaasy, Regional IM Tax Manager, APA at CB&I receive the $1500. Moose Passport Winner Las Vegas 2013 from Alexander Heyne on Vimeo. […] Continue reading… from Watch someone win $1500 at FEM’s Global Mobility Summit in Las Vegas!
With all the planning involved in relocation, your to-do list can be overwhelming, as can the worry that you might forget something. When it comes to your family’s health, here are some tips to help you remember important items: 1. Get to know the health risks in your destination country. The obvious first step is […] Continue reading… from How do you take care of your family’s health when planning an assignment abroad?
By Bradley Clippinger, Bechtel, Malaysia… Arrived in Lumut, Malaysia on Feb. 13, 2013. Been here 6 months now. I will be here for 2 more years. The culture is amazing – 70% Malay, 20% Chinese and 10% Indian. They all interact and get along very well. The rest of the world can learn from this […] Continue reading… from Here’s what an expat is saying about Living Abroad’s International Relocation Center!
My family and I love to travel, especially internationally. But traveling with a family of six can be cost prohibitive. Fortunately, we found a great rate going to Costa Rica, and we’ve just returned from our trip. Pura vida is a characteristic Costa Rican phrase. It literally means pure life, however the phrase can be […] Continue reading… from Have you ever heard of “Pura Vida”?
