When one thinks about moving to a new country, trying a different style of life, or “exploring the world,” many thoughts and feelings make it seem complicated, risky, or impossible to move forward. Some fears that accompany us during the first years remain even once we are established in a new city.
Being an Expat means we have been courageous enough to leave our hometown because we wanted to try something different than what people usually do, or we have a project, a dream, or hopes to find a better life and opportunities.
The challenges are broad and vary depending on each individual. Considering emotional aspects, for instance, we tend to go through sadness, loneliness, anxiety, panic attacks, hopelessness, and low self-esteem, among others. Chiefly this happens due to many situations we have to deal with, for example, discovering new chances for socializing, looking for a confident group of friends, or someone to share the way.