The Stages of Cultural Adaptation When Moving to a Foreign Country
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In 2010, I left my home town in Romania, boarded a plane, and moved to Mexico. I did not know much about Mexico, except what I've seen in the Mexican telenovelas. I spent the next five years of my life living in Mexico, and then I moved to the United States. During those five years, I've learned new customs, a new language, and I learned how to interact in different social settings. But the most important thing I learned while living in Mexico is how to live and function in a new society.
How I Passed My Driving Test in Mexico
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When I finally decided to get my Mexican driving license, I was already living in Mexico for a few years, but it didn’t take me that long to realize that driving in Tijuana was going to be an adventure. I knew little about the process of obtaining a driving license in Mexico, but I did not expect to receive my driving ID in just a few hours after I finished the driving test.
How living by the ocean changed my life for better?
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During the time I lived in Baja California, Mexico, I saw my dream come true. I was living by the ocean, in a small gated community, between Tijuana and Rosarito, with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, beautiful houses, and cobblestone streets. Every day, I had the blessing to enjoy a different sunset.
